| Description |
xiv, 313 p. : ill. |
| Series |
Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism, 1384-2161 ; v. 139 |
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Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 139.
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| Note |
Revision of author's thesis (Th. D.)--Harvard University, 2006 under title: To whom has wisdom's root been revealed? : Ben Sira and the election of Israel : a thesis. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Wisdom, Torah, and election : an introduction to the study -- Election and creation : the sun, the moon, and Israel's chosenness -- Election and revelation : general and special wisdom -- Election and tradition : the preservation and transmission of wisdom -- Election and piety : the "fear of YHWH" -- Election and eschatology : Israel among the nations -- Conclusion : Ben Sira and the election of Israel. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Bible. O.T. Apocrypha. Ecclesiasticus -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Jews -- Election, Doctrine of.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9789004165793 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9004165797 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9789004190719 (electronic bk.) |
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