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Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, NAC |
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Title: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (New American Commentary)
Author: Duane A. Garrett |
In this volume, Dale Garrett turns his keen exegetical skills to the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. Although modern scholarship (including some evangelical scholarship) has all but dismissed any Solomonic connection to Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs, Garrett affirms the Solomonic connection inherent in all three. He also takes a fresh look at the wisdom literature in view of new studies on the historical development of biblical Hebrew and, more importantly, in view of his own evaluations of parallels with Ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, particularly from Egypt and Mesopotamia. He presents stimulating arguments for Solomonic authorship of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs, as well as for Solomonic background to those portions of Proverbs ascribed to him. A discussion of the nature and development of Israelite wisdom puts his work into context. Particularly helpful is Garrett's discussion of forms and rhetorical strategies in the wisdom literature. |
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Proverbs (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms) |
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Title: Proverbs (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms)
Author: Tremper Longman III |
With Proverbs, veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most frequently quoted and visited books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the author's own translation and commentary, Proverbs considers theological implications of these wisdom texts, as well as their literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Closing reflections on each section explore the text's theological dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying interest and training levels to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. This built-in versatility has application for both pastors and teachers. Also included is an appendix covering topical studies. This is the second volume in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. |
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The Book Of Proverbs: Chapters 1-15, NICOT |
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Title: The Book Of Proverbs: Chapters 1-15. (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
Author: Bruce K. Waltke |
Over twenty-five years in the making, this much-anticipated commentary promises to be the standard study of Proverbs for years to come. Written by eminent biblical scholar Bruce Waltke, this new volume in the NICOT series is unquestionably the most comprehensive work on Proverbs available today. Grounded in the new literary criticism that has so strengthened biblical interpretation of late, Waltke's commentary on Proverbs demonstrates the profound and ongoing relevance of this Old Testament Scripture for Christian thought and life. A thorough introduction addresses such issues as text and versions, structure, authorship, and theology. The detailed commentary itself explains and elucidates Proverbs as "theological literature." Waltke's highly readable style is evident even in his impeccable translation of the Hebrew text makes his work very accessible to teachers, pastors, Bible students, and general readers alike. |
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The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 15-31, NICOT |
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Title: The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 15-31 (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
Author: Bruce K. Waltke |
Over twenty-five years in the making, this much-anticipated commentary promises to be the standard of Proverbs for years to come. These two volumes by eminent Old Testament scholar Bruce Waltke are unquestionably the most comprehensive work on Proverbs available. Grounded in the new literary criticism that has so strengthened biblical interpretation of late, Waltke's commentary explains and elucidates Proverbs as "theological literature" and demonstrates the profound, ongoing relevance of this Old Testament book for Christian faith and life. Waltke's highly readable style--evident even in his original translation of the Hebrew text--makes his scholarly work accessible to teachers, pastors, Bible students, and general readers alike. |
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Proverbs: The Old Testament Library |
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Title: Proverbs: The Old Testament Library
Author: Richard J. Clifford |
Two sentences from the great eighteenth-century English aphorist Samuel Johnson can serve as a motto to Proverbs and to this commentary. "Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed." The book of Proverbs does not primarily provide information; its instructions are remarkably empty of "content" and its maxims, when rephrased, are often trite. Rather, it informs by giving its readers a perspective. To quote Johnson on the achievement of Alexander Pope: "New things are made familiar, and familiar things are made new." Proverbs is about vision and action. - From the Preface. |
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