Tremper Longman III and Peter E. Enns edit this collection of 148 articles by over 90 contributors on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther."A stellar cast of younger and senior scholars has put together a handbook for the study of the writings of the Old Testament. While one will find easy access to the expected and necessary basic information on the various books of wisdom and poetry, there will be some interesting surprises for readers as the authors take up theological, rhetorical, metaphorical and sociological dimensions of this literature. An important sign of the times is the fact that for each biblical book, major attention is given to the history of its interpretation."-- Patrick D. Miller, Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary* Third Old Testament volume in InterVarsity Press's celebrated Black Dictionary series_________________________* 148 articles covering all aspects of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther* Over 90 contributors, many of them experts in this literature* Coverage of each biblical book, including separate articles on ancient Near Eastern background and the history of interpretation of each book* Full coverage of literary dimensions of poetry and prose* Well-rounded treatments of Israelite wisdom and Wisdom literature* Up-to-date bibliographies