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 the successful life; and finally passages in which the main
purpose has now become the pursuit of a wisdom which is in entire
conformation with the 'fear of the Lord'.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Bible Commentaries: Old Testament 32 Volume Set |
| Release date: |
September 1972 |
| First published: |
1972 |
| Authors: |
R.N. Whybray
|
| Dimensions: |
205 x 129 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-09679-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-521-09679-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780521096799 |
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