The Book of Proverbs
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Part of Cambridge Bible Commentaries on the Old Testament
- Author: R. N. Whybray
- Date Published: September 1972
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521096799
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Dr Whybray's volume, like the others in the series, contains the text in the New English Bible translation, with introductory material preceding, and a commentary directly following, each section of text. Dr Whybray describes the ancient Near Eastern tradition of producing collections of 'wisdom': instructions in the form of aphorisms and proverbs, for the education of the young for a happy and successful career. He indicates the dependence of Proverbs on this tradition, but also points out how the Israelite authors modified it. The book contains three kinds of material: sections whose form and character are hardly distinguishable from the instructions of Egypt and Mesopotamia; others where, in spite of a more specifically Israelite dress, the aim remains the achievement of a successful life; and finally passages in which the main purpose has now become the pursuit of a wisdom conforming entirely with the 'fear of the Lord'.
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- Date Published: September 1972
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521096799
- length: 208 pages
- dimensions: 205 x 129 x 14 mm
- weight: 0.257kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
The footnotes to the N.E.B. text
Introduction
The wisdom tradition in the ancient Near East
The book of Proverbs and its models: resemblances and differences
The structure of the book
How to read the book
List of subjects
Index.
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