The Book of Proverbs and Arabic Proverbial Works |
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Author:
| Kassis, Riad |
Series title: | Vetus Testamentum, Supplements Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-90-04-11305-3 |
Publication Date: | Jun 1999 |
Publisher: | BRILL
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $279.00 |
Book Description:
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This book is an original contribution to the ongoing debate concerning the social background and the transmission-history of the Book of Proverbs. It is the first detailed comparative study of biblical proverbs and Arabic proverbs and the wisdom sayings of Prophet Muḥammad. All Arabic material appears in transliteration and translation.
This book is an original contribution to the ongoing debate concerning the social background and the transmission-history of the Book of Proverbs. It is the first detailed comparative study of biblical proverbs and Arabic proverbs and the wisdom sayings of Prophet Muḥammad. All Arabic material appears in transliteration and translation.