Original Research - Special Collection: Old and New Testament Studies
A theology of the Greek version of Proverbs
Submitted: 30 March 2015 | Published: 17 July 2015
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Johann Cook, Department of Ancient Studies, University of Stellenbosch, South AfricaAbstract
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 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.
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