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Bernd U. Schipper, "The Hermeneutics of Torah: Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy, and the Composition of Proverbs 1–9" (SBL Press, 2021)

New Books in Biblical Studies

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Exploring the Wisdom of Papyrus Brooklyn and Its Cultural Context

This chapter explores the significance of the Papyrus Brooklyn, highlighting its connections to ancient Egyptian wisdom literature during the Persian and Hellenistic periods. It emphasizes the multicultural context of Elephantine Island and presents an early reference to the 'golden rule' within the teachings of the papyrus.

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