Summary

This text compares and contrasts the wisdom sentences of the "Book of Proverbs" with classical and post-classical Arabic proverbs; reference is also made to current Arabic proverbs. The wisdom tradition of Solomon is examined and is compared to the Arab sage Luqman.

Classification

• Dewey Decimal: 223.7067

Book Details

• Physical Description: 6.1"x9.5"x1.0"; 1.6 lb; 318 pages
• Edition Info: Hardcover; 1999-05-01

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• Literature & Fiction -- World Literature -- Middle Eastern -- General
• Literature & Fiction -- World Literature -- Mythology -- Folklore
• Literature & Fiction -- World Literature -- Mythology -- General
• Literature & Fiction -- World Literature -- United States -- History & Criticism -- Literary Theory
• Professional & Technical -- Architecture -- Interior Design -- General
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- Bible Study -- General
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- Commentaries -- Old Testament
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- Criticism & Interpretation -- General
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- Old Testament -- Study
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- Theology -- Old Testament
• Religion & Spirituality -- Christianity -- Reference -- General
• Religion & Spirituality -- Judaism -- History of Religion
• Religion & Spirituality -- Judaism -- Sacred Writings -- Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) -- General
• Religion & Spirituality -- General

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