The Words of the Wise and Polemical Theology*
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Mentor/Supervising Professor Name
Hidalgo, Esteban
Abstract (Description of Research)
Multiple studies have explored polemic theology, or the apologetic adaptation of extrabiblical material in Scripture. However, a less-explored potential application is the use of foreign wisdom literature in a section of Proverbs often termed "The Words to the Wise [Ones]" (Proverbs 22:17-24:22). Among these sayings is Proverbs 23:17-18, which alludes to the idea of a distinctly Israelite afterlife in which all injustice will be set right. This project analyzes the prevalence of this concept in both Proverbs and the ancient Near East and investigates the applicability of polemic theology in this passage.
The Words of the Wise and Polemical Theology*
Multiple studies have explored polemic theology, or the apologetic adaptation of extrabiblical material in Scripture. However, a less-explored potential application is the use of foreign wisdom literature in a section of Proverbs often termed "The Words to the Wise [Ones]" (Proverbs 22:17-24:22). Among these sayings is Proverbs 23:17-18, which alludes to the idea of a distinctly Israelite afterlife in which all injustice will be set right. This project analyzes the prevalence of this concept in both Proverbs and the ancient Near East and investigates the applicability of polemic theology in this passage.