The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature (Anchor Bible Reference Library) - Hardcover

Murphy, Roland Edmund

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385262442 ISBN 13: 9780385262446

Publisher: Doubleday, 1990

Synopsis

Since 1990 Roland Murphys The Tree of Life has been a standard introduction to the wisdom literature of the Bible. Now The Tree of Life is available in a third edition, complete with a new preface by the author and a special supplement that surveys the latest developments in wisdom research. This superb study devotes a chapter to each of the wisdom writings of scripture, interpreting each work in a way that clearly lays out the development of Israels search for wisdom throughout its tumultuous history.

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Walter Brueggemann"An amazingly discerning and helpful book."Hebrew Studies"Murphy is one of the acclaimed doyens of the study of biblical literature. . . . This is a rich escort, providing many worthwhile insights into the wisdom literature."Catholic Library World"Murphy combines sound scholarship with a rich pedagogical approach. . . . This book can be recommended in every way. It provides a sure path for the uninitiated and may even provide new insights for the expert."Religious Studies Review"Murphy's wide reading and balanced judgment enrich the additions to each of the nine chapters, conveniently linked to page numbers in the earlier book."The Bible Today"A fine text for a survey of the material."Theological Book Review (U.K.)"This admirably structured work should be an essential purchase for biblical libraries, and a valuable resource for any serious student working in the area. Strongly recommended."Journal of Semitic Studies"A standard introduction to the Israelite wisdom literature."Review of Biblical Literature"Highly recommended for both collegiate and graduate school students. Unquestionably, this work is one of the finest introductions to Israel's wisdom literature in print."

Walter Brueggemann
"An amazingly discerning and helpful book."
"Hebrew Studies"
"Murphy is one of the acclaimed doyens of the study of biblical literature. . . . This is a rich escort, providing many worthwhile insights into the wisdom literature."
"Catholic Library World"
"Murphy combines sound scholarship with a rich pedagogical approach. . . . This book can be recommended in every way. It provides a sure path for the uninitiated and may even provide new insights for the expert."
"Religious Studies Review"
"Murphy's wide reading and balanced judgment enrich the additions to each of the nine chapters, conveniently linked to page numbers in the earlier book."
"The Bible Today"
"A fine text for a survey of the material."
"Theological Book Review (U.K.)"
"This admirably structured work should be an essential purchase for biblical libraries, and a valuable resource for any serious student working in the area. Strongly recommended."
"Journal of Semitic Studies"
"A standard introduction to the Israelite wisdom literature."
"Review of Biblical Literature"
"Highly recommended for both collegiate and graduate school students. Unquestionably, this work is one of the finest introductions to Israel's wisdom literature in print."

Walter Brueggemann
-An amazingly discerning and helpful book.-
Hebrew Studies
-Murphy is one of the acclaimed doyens of the study of biblical literature. . . . This is a rich escort, providing many worthwhile insights into the wisdom literature.-
Catholic Library World
-Murphy combines sound scholarship with a rich pedagogical approach. . . . This book can be recommended in every way. It provides a sure path for the uninitiated and may even provide new insights for the expert.-
Religious Studies Review
-Murphy's wide reading and balanced judgment enrich the additions to each of the nine chapters, conveniently linked to page numbers in the earlier book.-
The Bible Today
-A fine text for a survey of the material.-
Theological Book Review (U.K.)
-This admirably structured work should be an essential purchase for biblical libraries, and a valuable resource for any serious student working in the area. Strongly recommended.-
Journal of Semitic Studies
-A standard introduction to the Israelite wisdom literature.-
Review of Biblical Literature
-Highly recommended for both collegiate and graduate school students. Unquestionably, this work is one of the finest introductions to Israel's wisdom literature in print.-

About the Author

(1917-2002) Roland E. Murphy was George Washington Ivey Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus at Duke University and adjunct professor of biblical studies at the Washington Theological Union.

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385262442
• ISBN 13: 9780385262446
• Binding: Hardcover