Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction (Reading Christian Scripture)

by Christopher B. Ansberry

Publisher:

Baker Academic

, 2024

Overview

This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the Wisdom books and the Psalter in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts.

Written by an expert in the Old Testament wisdom tradition and Psalms, this book pays particular attention to theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, the Song of Songs, and the Psalter. Christopher Ansberry skillfully connects these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions.

This addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series is an ideal faith-friendly introduction for students of the Old Testament, Wisdom literature, and Psalms. It features a beautiful full-color design with an abundance of sidebars, images, and other visual aids to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning.

Key Features

• Offers an engaging introduction to Paul’s Letters in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts
• Explores Paul’s Letters with an eye to fitting them within the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul
• Features maps, sidebars, images, and other visual aids

Product Details

• Title: Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction
• Author: Christopher B. Ansberry
• Series: Reading Christian Scripture
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 227
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Wisdom literature › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Proverbs › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Job › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Ecclesiastes › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Song of Songs › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Psalms › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9781540961914, 9781493445813, 9781493445820, 1540961915, 1493445812, 1493445820
• Resource ID: LLS:RDNGWSDMNTRDCTN
• Resource Type: text.monograph.survey.old-testament
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-23T17:56:05Z