Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Jim West <jwest AT highland.net>]

At 07:28 AM 12/24/2004, you wrote:
> Jim West wrote:
>
> > I think what some are missing is the simple fact that the books of the 
> > Hebrew Bible NEVER claim authorship by anyone!  Anywhere!  The 
> > superscriptions are centuries later.
>
> Proverbs,

The Proverbs of Solomon--- indeed- many of the sayings of Solomon are 
"included" in the book- but do you actually think he sat down and wrote 
them out?  It seems that, at best, what we can say here is that certain 
sayings are attributed to him.

> Song of Songs

Really?  What verse?


> and Qohelet

And who is this person?

> _do_ claim authorship by someone --

all- again- anonymous.

Best to you - and watch out for the Police in their Lamborghini's!

Jim


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Quartz Hill School of Theology

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