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Of Prophets' Visions and the Wisdom of Sages (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament)

by H. A. McKay

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Old Testament prophecy and wisdom are two of the main themes with which Norman Whybray, formerly of the University of Hull, has concerned himself in his highly productive and innovative scholarly career. In honour of his seventieth birthday,a distinguished international group of scholars have expressed their personal and professional admiration for him with essays that Are particularly rich And significant. The roll-call of contributors reads: Brenner, Brueggemann, Cazelles, Clements, show more Clines, Coggins, Crenshaw, Eaton, Gelston, Gordon, Goulder, Grabbe, Jeppersen, Knibb, Mayes, Mettinger, Soggin show less

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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 221.6 — Religion The Bible Old Testament (Tanakh) Bible. O.T.--exegesis
LCC: BS1505.2 .O4 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible Old Testament Special parts of the Old Testament
BISAC: REL RELIGION Biblical Studies General

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Published: 1993
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 221.6
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