Did Ms Wisdom of Proverbs 8 become a mystery in 4Qinstruction?

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2016-07-29

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Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947-

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Abstract

The Hebrew Bible is quoted and alluded to in 4QInstruction. There is an obvious similarity between the way the raz nihyeh of 4QInstruction and Lady Wisdom in Proverbs 8 function. This intertextual study investigates this phenomenon by comparing 4Q416 2 III 8–21 and 4Q417 1 I with Proverbs 8:12–21 and 8:22–31. It is concluded that apocalyptic influence changed the character of Lady Wisdom but not her essential function.

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This research is part of the project, `Old Testament Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha and Qumran Texts Studies’ directed by Prof. Pieter Venter, Emeritus Professor, Department of Old Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria.

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Hebrew Bible, 4QInstruction, Proverbs 8, Lady wisdom, Ms Wisdom, Wisdom tradition, 4Qinstruction

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-04: Quality education
SDG-10: Reduced inequalities
SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

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Venter P.M., 2016, ‘Did Ms Wisdom of Proverbs 8 become a mystery in 4QInstruction?’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 72(4), a3259. http://dx.DOI. org/ 10.4102/hts.v72i4.3259.

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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/57807

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