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Youth and Old Age in Qoheleth

The association of advanced age with wisdom is made in U garit, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Israel. Because this link is generally acknowledged, a few examples suffice. After mentioning El's advanced years, Athirat praises him: "You are wise indeed ... The gray of your beard has truly instructed you ... You are wise for eternity." 1 The Sumerian Instructions of Suruppak assert that the teachings of an old man are precious ( 5: 13). 2 Egyptian Instructions constitute the insights of aged Pharaohs or viziers, 3 and Job's friends insist that age is on their side, and with it, superior wisdom.

J. Crenshaw

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[9] B. Alster. The instructions of Suruppak: A Sumerian proverb collection , 1974 .

[10] G. Bromiley,et al. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament , 1972 .

[11] W. G. Lambert. Babylonian Wisdom Literature , 1960 .