{ "id": "b53c5ee768e8e985caf59cf0611be716d72f2f5182d01c27be59e248b354368e", "pubkey": "f7f60d83477d6ba861a86328784d1f1c6ea0df2f7aee04e5eb7763f3829b16f9", "created_at": 1727522382, "kind": 9802, "tags": [ [ "r", "https://dbts.edu/2024/08/12/does-proverbs-plagiarize-from-egyptian-wisdom/" ], [ "alt", "This is a highlight" ], [ "context", "(4) Difference in theology. The Sayings of the Wise carry a monotheistic orientation clearly centered upon YHWH. The divine name appears five times (22:19, 23; 23:17; 24:18, 21), along with references to YHWH as redeemer (23:11) and as the one who weighs hearts (24:12). Amenemope carries a polytheistic framework, with references to numerous gods within the Egyptian pantheon, including Horus, Re, Shu, and others. In addition, the polytheistic impulse of Amenemope is based on transactional power dynamics: the official-in-training must behave carefully so as to give no offense to the capriciously powerful gods. The Sayings of the Wise, on the other hand, recognize God’s role as being on the side of the weak and marginalized: He will bring them justice as their advocate (22:23; 23:11) and will show them compassion even when they are enemies (24:18). YHWH is thus to be feared above all because of his sovereign power (23:17; 24:21)." ] ], "content": "the polytheistic impulse of Amenemope is based on transactional power dynamics: the official-in-training must behave carefully so as to give no offense to the capriciously powerful gods. The Sayings of the Wise, on the other hand, recognize God’s role as being on the side of the weak and marginalized: He will bring them justice as their advocate (22:23; 23:11) and will show them compassion even when they are enemies (24:18).", "sig": "f45491ac180345039594a9e23dd2849c49e0f1a60e34e8c24928801598512862505797cafaf6bb7ae135661306a40433c46d363fc56a39873741f7be5b910edd" }