The School Tradition of the Old Testament The Bampton Lectures For 1994 [Hardcover]

The books of the Old Testament are often thought of as being remote and primitive in comparison to other biblical literature. In fact, they were written by thoroughly learned men, educated in the traditional schools of ancient Israel. This book presents a fresh and enlivening case for the strong influence which this schooling must have had on the writers of the stories, poetry, and proverbs of the Bible.

Heatons's lectures offer a refreshing view of the style and contents of Wisdom writings....intelligent and practical guidelines for preachers and students that clarify how First Testament liturgical readings can be used appropriatelu in the proclamation of the gospel. --Theological Studies