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This collection of essays fills a gap in research on the recurring theme of the Wisdom of the deity, its decryption and reception. South African and international scholars have applied new critiques to the Old Testament and associated Apocryphal and Cognate literature, with a specific focus on Wisdom. The results will be of interest to scholars working with Septuagint and Cognate literature, especially those with a focus on Biblical hermeneutics.

Criminals can strike anywhere, anytime! One only has to follow reports in the news media to be reminded of the reality of violent crime. Although this reality can never be ignored, the press and the media are not doing much in a positive sense to help people prepare for the eventuality of crime. Their message, whether deliberately or inadvertently, seems to be focussed on rather exploiting the gory details, ultimately fuelling a spirit of fear and paranoia! Ignorance and denial are typical traits of victims. The sad reality is that many do not understand, consider or apply the basic...

This volume examines Jewish literature produced from c. 700 B.C.E. to c. 200 C.E. from a socio-theological perspective. In this context, it offers a scholarly attempt to understand how the ancient Jewish psyche dealt with times of extreme turmoil and how Jewish theology altered to meet the challenges experienced.