The pillar function of the speeches of wisdom : Proverbs 1:20-33, 8:1-36, and 9:1-6 in the structural framework of Proverbs 1-9 / Balint Karoly Zaban.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zabán, Bálint Károly.

Series:

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft ; 429.

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft, 0934-2575 ; Bd. 429

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology.

Bible. Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (404 p.)

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This work examines the relationship of the speeches of Wisdom to one another and with the rest of Proverbs 1-9. This rapport between the speeches is expounded in the close reading chapters and is also scrutinized from the perspective of their genre definition. In turn, it is suggested that the affinities between the speeches and parental instructions of Proverbs 1-9, point towards viewing the speeches as a component genre, called instruction by Wisdom within the framing genre parental wisdom instruction. Furthermore, it is proposed that the path, house and treasure imageries function as cohesive and unifying elements in the structure of Proverbs 1-9. All these features offer the conclusion that the speeches, in relation to each other and the rest of the material, exhibit the emphatic signs of a successful literary composition, even if stages of redaction are accepted in their editing. Therefore, they function as framing pillars in the structure of Proverbs 1-9. In terms of their overall focus and message, the speeches reflect careful and meaningful designing, notably considering the tripartite formula of temptation, enticement and desirability.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Foreword and Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

The Transliteration of the Hebrew Alphabet

Introduction

Employed Methodology

1. A Survey of Research Concerned with the Structural Framework of Proverbs 1-9

2. Structure in Light of the Wisdom Concept of Housebuilding and House-filling

3. Poetic Structure in Proverbs 1:20-33: A New Chiastic Structure

4. A Close Reading of Proverbs 8:1-36

5. A Close Reading of Proverbs 9:1-6

6. The Gattung Definition of the Three Speeches of Wisdom

7. Wisdom Built her House: Poetic Imagery as a Unifying Element of Structure

8. Gradation of Enticement, Temptation and Desirability in Wisdom's Speeches

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index of Ancient Texts

Index of Names

Index of Subjects

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-356 ) and index.

ISBN:

9781283856775

1283856778

9783110275490

311027549X

OCLC:

827339174