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"This study is an analysis of the Qumran Wisdom texts. New translations and an explanation of the background and context of Wisdom literature introduce the reader to a little discussed part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. After surveying biblical and extrabiblical Wisdom books, the author considers the best and most fully preserved Wisdom texts from Qumran. The centrepiece of the book is a discussion of the large Wisdom instruction known as Sapiential Work A. Also, the author reflects on the relevance of those texts for the study of early Judaism and Christianity. An appendix treats the Ben Sira scroll from Masada. ""The Maccabean Revolt"" (1988) ""John's Thought and Theology"" (1990) ""The Gospel of Matthew"" (1991)."

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Harring sets out to establish, What contributions...these texts from Qumran make to our understanding of biblical wisdom, early Judaism, and Jesus and Christian origins, and accomplishes his goal. Although he aims his study as theological students and biblical scholars, there is much to be gained by the specialist as well. Religious Studies Review. <br> Biblical students will find this not only instructive about the Qumran writings but a concise and useful survey of Wisdom materials in the biblical world as well. . .. <br>-The Bible Today ...this volume presents translations and expositions of biblical wisdom texts and targums found at Qumram...it concludes with reflections on the contributions that the Qumran wisdom te <br>

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Daniel Harrington S. J.

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