구약 잠언의 여성 ‘지혜’와 도덕경의 ‘도’(道)의 여성성 비교 (A Comparison of the Femininity of Lady Wisdom of Proverbs in the Old Testament and Dao of Daodejing)

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초록

이 논문은 구약 <잠언>의 ‘지혜’와 <도덕경>의 핵심, ‘도’에 대한 비교연구다. 특히 만물의 시원으로서의 신격화되고 인격화된 여성 지혜(잠8: 22-31)와 중국 춘추전국시대의 대표적 사상가 노자의 도덕경의 도를(도덕경 1, 6, 25, 51, 61장) 비교하는 학제간 융합이다. 그 목적은 고대와 현대를 잇는 지혜와 도의 여성성 이해 확장과 유기체적인 우주관의 소통과 포용적인 사고의 원천 중 하나로 제시하기 위함이다. 선별한 본문들은 남성 중심의 젠더 편향을 해체하며 태곳적 시간부터 지금까지 인류와 공존하는 존재이자 완전한 무엇으로서 융합적인 사고 확장에 공헌하며 닫힌 신학이 아닌 열린 신학을 위한 또 하나의 길이다.

영어초록

This paper conducts a comparative study between the concept of ‘wisdom’ in the book of Proverbs and the fundamental concept of ‘Dao’ in Eastern classics, specifically the Dao De Jing(or, Tao Te Ching). The study aims to achieve two main objectives. First, it delves into the interdisciplinary integration between the personification of wisdom as a divine and female figure in Proverbs 8, representing the wisdom tradition of ancient Israel, and the concept of Dao as elucidated in the philosophy of Laozi, a prominent philosopher during the Warring States period in ancient China. Second, it contributes to a broadened comprehension of femininity that bridges the gap between the ancient and modern worlds, promoting holistic cosmological perspectives and integrative thinking.
Especially, Proverbs 8:22-31 serves as the zenith of the feminine wisdom discourse in the Old Testament, captivating readers for centuries, from ancient philosophers to feminists and ecologists. In this passage and related wisdom sections, wisdom is personified as a female entity, depicted as the source of earthly happiness and a benefactor. Similarly, selected passages from the Dao De Jing (Chapters 1, 6, 25, 51, 61) depict the Dao as the ultimate and complete source of heaven and earth, often metaphorically described as the mother of all things, with a central focus on femininity. Thus, it can be argued that Lady Wisdom and the Dao performed the task of overturning the male-centric gender biases prevalent in the ancient world.
These two concepts can be considered as the foundational core of Eastern contemplation on femininity, which has existed long before the emergence of Western feminist movements. Furthermore, both wisdom and the Tao are perceived as timeless, foundational forces in the universe, coexisting eternally alongside humanity as comprehensive entities. Therefore, the convergence of these two philosophical traditions offers an alternative path towards the expansion of integrative and inclusive thinking. It represents a cognitive effort to explore life's truths and teachings produced in diverse historical and sociocultural contexts. This journey seeks universality and harmony, embodying an open theology rather than a closed one.

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