Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?: Wisdom in the Bible, the Church and the Contemporary World

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?: Wisdom in the Bible, the Church and the Contemporary World
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr. Stephen Barton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Category/GenreTheology
ISBN/Barcode 9780567041517
ClassificationsDewey:231
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd
Publication Date 1 January 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

What is wisdom - and where is it to be found? A number of experts in a wide range of theological and related disciplines have come together to explore this question. In the first part they consider wisdom in Israel and in the church, drawing upon scriptural sources and historical case-studies. In the second part, theologians, philosophers, social scientists, ethicists and educationalists look at wisdom in the contemporary world. While much good work has been done on biblical traditions, there has been very little on the many facets of wisdom in the Judeo-Christian theological, philosophical and ethical traditions. This book breaks considerable new ground.

Author Biography

Stephen Barton is Reader in New Testament, Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University.