Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and principal of the Paideia Centre for Public Theology. Michael W. Goheen (PhD, University of Utrecht) is Director of Theological Education and Scholar-in-Residence at the Missional Training Center--Phoenix. He is also Jake and Betsy Tuls Professor of Missiology at Calvin Theological Seminary, Senior Fellow of Newbigin House of Studies, and minister of preaching at New West Christian Reformed Church in Burnaby, British Columbia.
"For an introductory level book, there are rich pickings to be
found in Old Testament Wisdom Literature! The tone of the book is
accessible enough to make it an appealing and stimulating
experience for any 'reading Christian, ' but there are also depths
here to engage even the most seasoned student of the Old
Testament's Wisdom literature. The key to this book's success is in
its title--it is truly a theological introduction, and this sets it
apart from other introductory volumes to the Wisdom literature.
Careful explanation of critical issues regarding Proverbs, Job and
Ecclesiastes is followed by close readings of specific texts and
consideration of their lasting theological significance. And the
concluding chapters on Jesus as the Wisdom of God, and the theology
of the Wisdom literature both in the original and in today's
context are, quite simply, masterful. If you want to 'get wisdom'
(Proverbs 4:5), then this book will be a tremendously helpful
companion for the journey."--Jamie Grant, vice principal, Highland
Theological College
"Be not misled: this is much more than a theological introduction
to the Old Testament wisdom books.?It is a wide-ranging survey of
their significance against their ancient Middle Eastern background
and in the context of modern study. It stresses and explicates
their poetic nature, and it makes illuminating links with modern
and postmodern thinking."--John Goldingay, Fuller Theological
Seminary
"Clear, accessible and insightful. Bartholomew and O'Dowd have
teamed up to produce an introduction to the theology of wisdom that
will not only inform the readers' minds but encourage their
spiritual development as well. Great for classroom use."--Tremper
Longman, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont
College
"Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd have given the church a theology
of Wisdom literature that is like apples of gold in settings of
silver. Its apples of gold are its profound, penetrating and
accurate insights into Old Testament wisdom. These are set in the
silver settings of discerning evaluations, an engaging style, and
the best of ancient and modern scholarship."--Bruce Waltke,
Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Regent College, and
Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Knox Theological Seminary
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