Ancient Wisdom Texts: Amenemope, Onomastica, Hymns, Dialogue, Proverbs, Practical Wisdom, Quizzes of World Religions

Download Ancient Wisdom Texts: Amenemope, Onomastica, Hymns, Dialogue, Proverbs, Practical Wisdom and more Quizzes World Religions in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Amenemope DEFINITION 1 -Text that is very similar to proverbs. -Purpose is once again to instill wisdom in those who read it. TERM 2 Onomastica DEFINITION 2 -This is a type of list that is used to write down acquired knowledge through observation. -Solomon was so wise because he made lists of everything he knew and observed. TERM 3 Hymns DEFINITION 3 -Written for the purpose of praise of God in Israelite culture. - Also used to give wisdom, advice, avoid folly, and help remember certain passages of scripture. TERM 4 Dialogue DEFINITION 4 -Usually about undeserved human suffering (Job). -Reveal information about the society and how they view God. TERM 5 Proverbs DEFINITION 5 - Written to share wisdom through observation and experience. -Various different authors and written through various time periods. -Reveal specific things about society. TERM 6 Practical Wisdom DEFINITION 6 - Wisdom that when gained moves people to take action. - Usually recorded with persuasive writing. - Allows and motivates people to better their lives with the knowledge others have learned before them through experience. TERM 7 Hokmah DEFINITION 7 -Hebrew word for Wisdom -Wisdom received from YAHWEH TERM 8 Sophia DEFINITION 8 - Greek word for Wisdom - Wisdom received from YAHWEH TERM 9 Sirach/Ecclesiasticus DEFINITION 9 - Hymns and books describing wisdom and the covenant with God. TERM 10 Ben Sira DEFINITION 10 -Jesus ben Sira, Ben Sira, was the author of the deuterocanonical book Sirach.