Wisdom for Life: Essays Offered to Honor Prof. Maurice Gilbert S. J. on the Occasion

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This volume brings together twenty four essays on biblical wisdom literature in honor of Professor Maurice Gilbert SJ, one of the leading authorities in this field. The book is divided into six main sections, focusing respectively on Proverbs, Job, Qoheleth, Sirach, Wisdom of Solomon, and Psalms. Some essays display rigorous attention to textual and linguistic issues, whereas others deal with more theological questions or focus on the comparison between two books. Preface Proverbs A Profile of the Septuagint Proverbs Abraham, maître de sagesse selon l’idéal des Proverbes Von der “Anstrengung des Begriffs” (Spr 1,3) und von “Not” und “Not wendender Kraft” (Spr 24,10.11–12) The Words of Agur (Prov 30:1–9) and the Book of Proverbs: Some Historico-Anthropological Considerations Job Job et la main de Dieu Courtroom Imagery: The Neglected Background of Job 5:1 Ein Phönix in Ijob 29,18? The Optical Illusion: Job and the Reasons for a Protest (Job 29–31) Qoheleth Qoheleth’s Hatred of Life: A Passing Phase or an Enduring Sentiment? Power in Qoheleth and the Prophets Qoheleth and Sirach: A Comparison The Snowball and the Cord of Three Stands: Qoh 4:12b in the Rabbinic Tradition Ben Sira Parallels of Ben Sira’s Wisdom in Tobit 4:3–19 Ben Sira 23:27 – A Pivotal Verse A Reareading of the Primeval Narratives: Ben Sira 40:1–17 and 16:26–17:4 “Perform your work promptly, and, in his time, he will give you your reward” (SirG 51:30). Some Observations on the Use of ?????/ hf,[]m; in the Book of Ben Sira Wisdom of Solomon The Antithetical Pair “to punish” and “to benefit” (?????? and e?e??et??) in the Book of Wisdom The Hereafter in the Book of Wisdom (Wisdom 1–3) Building a Temple to Wisdom (Wis 9:8) L’?p?e??e?a divine ou la mesure du jugement selon Sg 11,15–12,27 Psalms Quand la structure révèle un sens: Les Psaumes “quasi-alphabétiques” 33 et 103 Melchisedek in Psalm 110:4 The Structure of Psalm 111 PsG 117:22–23 and the Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers Bibliography of Prof. Maurice Gilbert, SJ (2000–2014) List of Abbreviations Index of Authors Index of References