Table of Contents

Preface

> INTRODUCTION

The Integrity of Creation

Interpretive Method

The Wisdom Literature of Ancient Israel

Works Consulted

JOB

Introduction

Reading the Story

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

In the Midst of Mystery

Works Consulted

PSALMS Introduction

The Law Is the Way of Wisdom

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

Teach Me Your Law

Works Consulted

PROVERBS Introduction

The Book

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

The Teaching of the Wise

Works Consulted

ECCLESIASTES Introduction

The Book

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

The Gift of God

Works Consulted

SONG OF SONGS Introduction

The Book

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

Love as Strong as Death

Works Consulted

WISDOM OF SOLOMON Introduction

The Book

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

Love Righteousness

Works Consulted

SIRACH Introduction

The Book

Rhetorical Function

Unmasking the Powers

Into the Looking Glass

To the Godly God Has Given Wisdom

Works Consulted

Index