Proverbs
Published on 9. December 2015
375 pages
978-1-4674-4399-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this erudite yet accessible commentary Ernest Lucas elucidates the book of Proverbs both exegetically and thematically. Explicating the text in light of its ancient Near Eastern context, Lucas also shows the relevance of Proverbs for the twenty-first century, speaking as it does to such issues as character formation, gender relations, wealth and poverty, interpersonal communication, science and religion, and care for the environment. Lucas uniquely identifies "proverbial clusters" in his critical exegesis of the biblical text and uses them as the basis for interpreting individual proverbs. Several substantial theological essays at the end of the book illuminate major ethical, pastoral, and spiritual themes in Proverbs. Ably unpacking the rich wisdom embedded in the book of Proverbs, Lucas's accessible theological commentary is perfect for pastors, teachers, and students.
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Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- What Is Wisdom?
- What Is a Proverb?
- The Structure of the Book of Proverbs
- Authorship and Date
- Literary Forms in Proverbs
- Ancient Near Eastern Wisdom Literature
- The Origin of Proverbs
- Texts and Versions
- Commentary
- Proverbs 1
- Proverbs 2
- Proverbs 3
- Proverbs 4
- Proverbs 5
- Proverbs 6
- Proverbs 7
- Proverbs 8
- Proverbs 9
- Proverbs 10
- Proverbs 11
- Proverbs 12
- Proverbs 13
- Proverbs 14
- Proverbs 15
- Proverbs 16
- Proverbs 17
- Proverbs 18
- Proverbs 19
- Proverbs 20
- Proverbs 21
- Proverbs 22:1-16
- Proverbs 22:17-24:22
- Proverbs 24:23-34
- Proverbs 25
- Proverbs 26
- Proverbs 27
- Proverbs 28
- Proverbs 29
- Proverbs 30
- Proverbs 31
- Theological Horizons of Proverbs
- Acts and Consequences in Proverbs
- Characters in Proverbs
- Family, Friends and Neighbours in Proverbs
- God and Proverbs
- The Personification of Wisdom in Proverbs
- The Spirituality of Proverbs
- Wealth and Poverty in Proverbs
- Wisdom and Christology
- Wisdom and Creation
- Words in Proverbs and the New Testament
- Bibliography
- Index of Authors
- Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Literature
