PPT-Wisdom Literature and Poetry in the Old Testament

Wisdom Literature amp Poetry Wisdom Literature The intention of wisdom literature is to teach people about God and about being virtuous Characteristics of Wisdom literature include References to the law or covenant. Barnes Literature. from 5. th. -10. th. century. The works were poetry and prose. There works include genres such as :. Epic poetry. Hagiography. Sermons . Bible Translation. Legal works . Chronicles . Riddles. Rev. Christopher J. Respass. Fall 2012—OT1. General Information. . A. The Bible is divided into two . halves—Old Testament . and New Testament.. . B. The . Old Testament. is comprised of . 39 books. Grendel. : Chapters 3 and 4. Sophists. Sophists (In Greek “. sophia. ” means “wisdom”): Ones that are wise and that impart wisdom; . wise men. 5. th. Century . b.c. . (Athens). Sophists. Group of thinkers who taught skills of debate and rhetoric. Make-Up, books, trustworthiness . What is a . MetaNarrative. ? . Metanarrative – Overarching, all-embracing story of mankind in which all more particular narratives fit. . Biblical metanarrative – Creation-Fall-Redemption- New Creation is the all-embracing metanarrative for the biblical story . Document #: . TX004710. Psalms . The . Lord. is a stronghold for the oppressed, . . a . stronghold in times of trouble.. Those who . know your . name trust in you;. You . never forsake those who seek . James 3:13-18. Worldly wisdom shown by:. Sinning and blaming God (1:13-15). Dishonoring the poor (2:1-7). Hypocritical speech (3:9-10). Fighting with each other (4:1-2, 11). Arrogantly counting on tomorrow (4:13-16). Please have your group’s collage on your table.. I am allowing ten minutes to go about the room and share the collages in preparation for tomorrow.. Then I’m taking up the collages.. Theme Collages . 1 Nephi 4:12-18. The Old Testament: A Divine Library. The Law. The 5 Books . of Moses. The History. Poetry. & . Wisdom. The Prophets. Genesis. Exodus. Leviticus. Numbers. Deuteronomy. Joshua. Judges. A Brief History of the Spoken Voice in 3000 Years of Writing. China as Civilization of Text. Graphic Nature of Chinese Writing. Traditional Reverence for Literacy. - 25% Literacy (1900 Male). - Imperial Examination System. T. S. Eliot’s . “Love Song of J. Alfred . Prufrock. ”. Hamlet Act I. Develop and apply new poetry analysis skills. Understand key terms regarding poetic devices. Application of poetry explication skills. Haiku. Cinquain. . Diamante . Rhyming . Free Verse. Poetic Devices . Alliteration-. the initial sounds of a word, beginning either with a consonant or a vowel, repeated in close succession.. Assonance-. A number of dates have been proposed for the Exodus.. Two primary views:. Early date, 1445 BC. Late date, 1290 BC. Old Testament Survey- Exodus. The early date is built upon the normal interpretation of 1 Kings 6:1 and Judges 11:26.. Poetry Response 2nd Nine Weeks AP Literature Poetry Response #2