Wisdom in the Q-Tradition: The Aphoristic Teaching of Jesus (Volume 61)

Piper, Ronald A

ISBN 10: 0521352932 / ISBN 13: 9780521352932

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1989

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Volume 61. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0521352932. Seller Inventory # 9993515

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wisdom in the Q-Tradition: The Aphoristic ...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

One of the least well-researched aspects of the teaching of Jesus found in the gospels is the use of proverbs, or aphorisms. Whilst the parables of Jesus have drawn great interest and study, this other kind of saying has been relatively neglected, although it is equally if not more prominent in the gospel-tradition. The present study is an attempt to show how these proverbial or aphoristic sayings played an important role in the early formulation of the sayings of Jesus by the church. Small collections of aphoristic sayings can be detected in the sayings tradition known as 'Q'. These collections reveal markedly similar structures and concepts, which lead one to suspect that they have been compiled by a unique group which had a particular interest in 'wisdom'. These findings are then tested by analysing other aphoristic sayings outside the collections and by relating the results to other studies which have approached the question of 'wisdom' in the Jesus-tradition from other angles.

Book Description:

This study is an attempt to show how proverbial or aphoristic sayings played an important role in the early formulation of the sayings of Jesus by the church. Small collections of aphoristic sayings can be detected in the sayings tradition known as 'Q'.