A theology of the Greek version of Proverbs

This contribution demonstrates that it is possible to formulate a theology of LXX Proverbs. It limits itself to a pilot study of three passages, Chapters 1, 2 and 8. A contextual approach is followed and the following conclusions, that have implications for a theology, are reached: 1. 1:1–7 indic...

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Main Author:	Johann Cook
Format:	Article
Language:	Afrikaans
Published:	AOSIS 2015-07-01
Series:	HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Online Access:	https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/2971

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spelling	doaj-b32b897f760543e5bc127ee9a69e76412020-11-24T21:33:06ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 0259-94222072-80502015-07-01711e1e1110.4102/hts.v71i1.29712540A theology of the Greek version of ProverbsJohann Cook0Department of Ancient Studies, University of StellenboschThis contribution demonstrates that it is possible to formulate a theology of LXX Proverbs. It limits itself to a pilot study of three passages, Chapters 1, 2 and 8. A contextual approach is followed and the following conclusions, that have implications for a theology, are reached: 1. 1:1–7 indicates what Proverbs is not, i.e. speculative philosophical ideas 2. Chapter 2 demonstrates that the wisdom is foreign wisdom – the Hellenism of the day 3. Sophia in chapter 8 has a subordinate role in relation to God.https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/2971
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A theology of the Greek version of Proverbs

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