What is the place and significance of Old Testament wisdom writings in Jewish and Christian theology? This is the question that respected Old Testament professor Ronald Clements sets out to answer in this major treatise. Originally delivered as part of the distinguished Didsbury Lectures, Clements explores the wisdom tradition by looking at 'its ancient Near East background, its distinctiveness in Israelite life, and its historical development.'
R. E. Clements was formerly Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament at King's College in London.
