

#70 Wisdom literature – Proverbs, Song of Solomon and Job
Jun 17, 2021
Tom Wright answers listener questions on Proverbs, Song of Solomon, and the concept of 'Wisdom' in the Bible. They discuss the complexities of gender assumptions in Old Testament literature and the debate surrounding the historicity of the book of Job. The hosts also explore the allegorical interpretations of the Song of Solomon and the themes of erotic love and wisdom in Proverbs. They delve into the concept of fictionalization in storytelling and preview the next episode focused on the New Testament.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Understanding the Genre of Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament
02:33 • 3min
Exploring Love, Wisdom, and Allegory
05:04 • 9min
Gender assumptions in Old Testament literature and the historicity of the book of Job
13:54 • 5min
Exploring Fictionalization and a Preview of the Next Episode
18:56 • 2min