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Bernd U. Schipper
Professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern religion at Humboldt University of Berlin. Author of "The Hermeneutics of Torah: Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy, and the Composition of Proverbs 1–9."
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Bernd U. Schipper, "The Hermeneutics of Torah: Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy, and the Composition of Proverbs 1–9" (SBL Press, 2021)
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Bernd U. Schipper, a Professor of Hebrew Bible at Humboldt University, dives deep into the intricate relationship between wisdom and Torah in biblical texts. He discusses how Proverbs interacts with Deuteronomy, challenging traditional separations of biblical literature. The conversation highlights the character of Lady Wisdom, her parallels with Egyptian mythology, and moral implications in Proverbs. Schipper also explores the concept of Sheol and its contrast with other cultures, emphasizing wisdom's practical significance in understanding human experience.
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