Traces of the Wisdom Tradition in Tobit Book of Tobit The extensive paternal instructions in Tobit 4 and the set of maxims in Tobit 12 are clear indications of a strong wisdom

The Wisdom Tradition of Tobit The Wisdom Tradition and the Instructions of Tobit Book of Tobit The group of writings composed of Proverbs, Qohelet, and Job in the Masoretic canon is the sapiential

The Narrative Role of Tobit's Instructions Tobit's Instructions Book of Tobit Since the sapiential discourse of Tobit can be considered an event that forms part of the narrative, Tobit's exhortations in chapter four

The Narrative Role of Rafael's Instructions Rafael's Instructions Book of Tobit Since there is a narrative ellipsis between the periods after the instructions and before the departure of Tobias, one can presume that

Tobit's Story and Discourse Book of Tobit Tobit commentators often note that the instructions in Tobit 4 bog down the plot of the story; they make the narrative seem disjointed. This mixing

The Narrative Function of Tobit's Wisdom Instructions Book of Tobit Stories have the incredible and uncanny ability to leave an indelible imprint on the human mind. Dry facts and statistical data are

The Hortatory Words of Rafael in Tobit 12:6-10 Book of Tobit Before Tobit and Tobias can hand Rafael a generous amount for his wages, more than was originally agreed upon, Rafael summons

The Book of Tobit: An Ancestral Story IRENE NOWELL, O.S.B. Our enjoyment of the recent film, Brother, Where Art Thou, isenhanced if we recognize the Cyclops and the sirens and realize thatthis

“Eyes to the Blind”: A Dialogue Between Tobit and Job ANATHEA PORTIER-YOUNG Tobit God chooses to test God’s faithful servant, sending an angel to over- see the trial. Afflicted in body and soul,

Observations on the Narrative and Formal Features of Tobit 4:3-19, 21 Prima facie, the compilation of instructions in Tobit 4 may seem disordered or unsystematic.27 Yet, like the Solomonic collections

The Wisdom Instructions in Tobit 4:3-19, 21; 12:6-10 and 14:8-11 Book of Tobit The reader is left in no doubt that the sayings in Tob 4:3-19, 21 are instructional, thanks to the

Diachronic Analyses of Tobit In diachronic analysis, the main concern revolves around how a partic-ular text has developed through time. This type of analysis involves separating the text to its constituent

The Integrity of the Book of Tobit Book of Tobit The Book of Tobit 1 is a rich tapestry of a story woven from various threads of traditions and influences. "Dark and