A study of the development of Israel’s wisdom movement from its beginning (clan wisdom) to its codification (royal wisdom). A close reading of Job, Proverbs, selected wisdom Psalms, and Ecclesiastes will constitute the biblical text for this class. The content of these books shall be examined critically for their role and formation -in terms of their significance for wisdom theology- within Israel.
Credits: 2
Department: SWBLI - Bibilical Literature