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Biblical hermeneutics

Biblical wisdom literature

Read wisdom literature with attention to its practical sayings, questions, and differing voices.

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Where this chapter sits in the course

Lessons

Chapter 9 of 13 · 5 short lessons · 18 min
  1. 1Proverbs and general patterns3 min
  2. 2Proverbs and context3 min
  3. 3Wisdom dialogue3 min
  4. 4Wisdom and life's limits3 min
  5. 5Challenge: Biblical wisdom literature6 min

What you'll learn

  • Interpret proverbs as context-sensitive sayings
  • Distinguish competing voices in wisdom dialogue
  • Identify questions raised by wisdom texts

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