The Wisdom of Solomon
David Winston
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The Wisdom of Solomon
Published
1979
Publisher
Doubleday
Pages
360
ISBN-10
0385016441
Description
The Anchor Bible offers new, book-by-book translations of the Old and New Testarnents and Apocrypha, with commentary. This volume on The Wisdom of Solomon as been prepared by David Winston, Professor of Hellenistic and Judaic Studies and Director of the Center for Judaic Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. The Wisdom of Solomon is a long and subtly poetic work placed in the mouth of "wise" King Solomon. It blends biblical thought and Middle Platonism. David Winston thoroughly analyzes the book, presenting the philosophical situation clearly and putting forth evidence to suggest that the work was written later than is commonly supposed, during the reign of Caligula (A.D. 37-41), and by a single author. Because of its exclusion from the canon of scripture used by Jews and Protestant Christians, The Wisdom of Solomon has been neglected by biblical scholars in general. Dr. Winston's commentary is the first to thoroughly cover both previous research and recent developments such as the Qumran scrolls, papyrus discoveries in Egypt, and new knowledge of ancient Iranian religion. It is a major contribution to the study of the apocryphal literature of the Bible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Wisdom of Solomon?
This edition of The Wisdom of Solomon has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Wisdom of Solomon?
For most readers, The Wisdom of Solomon typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Wisdom of Solomon?
The estimated word count for The Wisdom of Solomon is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Wisdom of Solomon?
The Wisdom of Solomon was written by David Winston.
When was The Wisdom of Solomon published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.