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The wisdom instructions in the Book of Tobit /

Scholars have shown renewed interest in the Book of Tobit since fragments of the text were found at Qumran. However, the wisdom instructions of Tobit 4 have remained largely ignored. The present study provides an extensive treatment of this important section, reading Tobit's wisdom discourse as...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Macatangay, Francis M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, ©2011.
Colección:Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies ; v. 12.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Scholars have shown renewed interest in the Book of Tobit since fragments of the text were found at Qumran. However, the wisdom instructions of Tobit 4 have remained largely ignored. The present study provides an extensive treatment of this important section, reading Tobit's wisdom discourse as a vital component in the literary expression of the author and as a strong indication of the significant role of the sapiential tradition in the world of Diaspora living. In the context of Second Temple Judaism, Tobit's wisdom discourse is part of an essential avenue for shaping identity and creati.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvii, 367 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9783110255355
3110255359
3110255340
9783110255348
1283430185
9781283430180
9786613430182
6613430188
ISSN:1865-1666 ;