The Macatangay, Francis M. creator text bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc. Electronic books gw Berlin New York Walter de Gruyter ©2011 2011 monographic eng 1 online resource (xvii, 367 pages) Scholars have shown renewed interest in the Book of Tobit since fragments of the text were found at Qumran. However, the wisdom instructions of Tobit 4 have remained largely ignored. The present study provides an extensive treatment of this important section, reading Tobit's wisdom discourse as a vital component in the literary expression of the author and as a strong indication of the significant role of the sapiential tradition in the world of Diaspora living. In the context of Second Temple Judaism, Tobit's wisdom discourse is part of an essential avenue for shaping identity and creati. Preface; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Integrity of the Book of Tobit; Chapter 2: The Wisdom Instructions in Tob 4:3-19, 21; 12:6-10 and 14:8-11; Chapter 3: The Narrative Function of Tobit's Instructions; Chapter 4: The Wisdom Tradition and the Instructions of Tobit; Chapter 5: Tobit and Wisdom in Exile; General Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Modern Authors; Index of References. Francis M. Macatangay. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. In English. Criticism, interpretation, etc RELIGION Biblical Studies Bible Study Guides Das Buch Tobit Exegese Exil Judentum des Zweiten Tempels Narrative Kritik Weisheit BS1725.52 .M33 2011eb 229.2206 Macatangay, Francis M. Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, ©2011 (DLC) 2011005525 9783110255355 3110255359 3110255340 9783110255348 1283430185 9781283430180 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=388297 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=388297 E7B 110204 20200709055416.0 ocn754713646 eng