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References
- ↑ Perdue, Leo G. - Wisdom Literature: A Theological History - by RBL by the Society of Biblical Literature
- ↑ Adhering to Israel's God by Leo G. Perdue
- ↑ CURRICULUM VITAE July, 2010
- ↑ Proverbs: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching (Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching & Preaching)
- ↑ The Sword and the Stylus: An Introduction to Wisdom in the Age of Empires
- ↑ Reconstructing Old Testament Theology: After the Collapse of History (Overtures to Biblical Theology)
- ↑ Wisdom Literature: A Theological History
- ↑ Biblical Theology: Introducing the Conversation (Library of Biblical Theology)
- ↑ Leo Perdue Bibliography - Professor of Hebrew Bible, Brite Divinity School
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