As we enter the new millennium, the search for wisdom is on, with
no better place to look than the book of Proverbs. It transcends
the ages with timeless wisdom:
-- "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge".
-- "For the Lord grants wisdom, at his behest come knowledge and
good sense".
-- "Happy the man who has found wisdom, the man who obtains good
sense. For better her profit than the profit of silver, her yield
than that of fine gold. More precious is she than rubies; no
valuables can match her".
-- "Attend, my son, and take my words, that the years of your life
may increase".
In "Proverbs 1-9", Bible scholar Michael V. Fox translates and
explains the meaning of the first nine chapters of this profound
book. A thorough introduction to Proverb, highlighted by an
examination of the Egyptian wisdom tradition, as well as a survey
of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, provide the basis of
detailed and insightful comments. In addition to the translation
and commentary proper, Fox includes several extended thematic
essays and textual notes on Proverbs 1-9, covering such themes as
the origins of personified wisdom, what wisdom is, and where wisdom
can be found. This substantive book, the first of a two-volume set,
at last accords Proverbs the depth of study it deserves, and will
assure it a life in print at least as long as the original 1965
Anchor Bible Commentary, Proverbs/Ecclesiastes.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries |
Release date: |
September 2000 |
First published: |
September 2000 |
Authors: |
Michael V. Fox
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
474 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-13959-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-13959-4 |
Barcode: |
9780300139594 |
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