Wisdom in classical and biblical tradition
Wisdom in Classical and Biblical Tradition begins with the recognition that modern culture emerged from a synthesis of the legacies of ancient Greek civilization and the theological perspectives of Jewish and Christian scriptures. Part of what made this synthesis possible was the importance of wisdo...
| Summary: | Wisdom in Classical and Biblical Tradition begins with the recognition that modern culture emerged from a synthesis of the legacies of ancient Greek civilization and the theological perspectives of Jewish and Christian scriptures. Part of what made this synthesis possible was the importance of wisdom in both sources. Michael Legaspi analyzes accounts of wisdom from foundational texts that range from the Homeric period to the destruction of the Second Temple, and explains why the search for wisdom remains an important but problematic endeavor today. Cover -- Wisdom in Classical and Biblical Tradition -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Note on Transliteration -- Introduction -- 1. Homer and the Wisdom of the Hero -- 2. Wisdom and Knowledge in the Hebrew Bible -- 3. Job the True Sage -- 4. Piety and Wisdom in Socrates -- 5. A Nation of Philosophers -- 6. The School of Solomon -- 7. An End to Wisdom -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index of Ancient Sources -- Index. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (329 pages) |
| ISBN: | 0190885130 |