Category:Wisdom literature
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Articles relating to wisdom literature, a genre of literature common in the ancient Near East. It consists of statements by sages and the wise that offer teachings about divinity and virtue. Although this genre uses techniques of traditional oral storytelling, it was disseminated in written form. The literary genre of mirrors for princes, which has a long history in Islamic and Western Renaissance literature, is a secular cognate of wisdom literature.
Pages in category "Wisdom literature"
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.