INIQUITIES ENSNARE THE WICKED: THE ETHICAL THEORY OF PROVERBS 1-9.

In terms of moral theory, Proverbs 1-9 seems disappointing. Heavily emphasizing the eudemonistic consequences of folly, its adages appear self-centered and therefore highly inappropriate in the context of religious ethics. In the present article, I contend that Wisdom's central position as God's wor...

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Published in:	Hebrew Studies Vol. 56; pp. 129 - 145
Main Author:	Baris, Michael
Format:	Article
Published:	National Association of Professors of Hebrew 2015
Subjects:	Proverbs > History & criticism Hebrew literature > History & criticism Admonition Warnings Stoicism
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