TMOT 8120 Wisdom Literature

Name: Wisdom Literature
Rating: 4.67 (18 reviews)

Wisdom literature comprises the Old Testament books of Proverbs, Job, Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes), Sirach, and the Book of Wisdom. We will read the above-named books (plus Song of Songs) and trace the further development of wisdom in the Second Temple period, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and New Testament books influenced by wisdom: the Epistle of James, the Gospel of John, and such passages referring to wisdom as Luke 7:35 and 10:21-22; Matt 11:19 and 11:25-30; Eph 3:8-10; and Col 1:15-20.

Course overview

Department: Theology and Ministry
School: STM
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites: Graduate or high-level undergraduate introduction to the Old Testament

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Official evaluation summary

4.67 / 5

Based on 18 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Instructors

Andrew Davis
Spring 2024 · Official rating 5.00/5

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