About this title: In "Proverbs 1-9," Bible scholar Michael V. Fox translates and explains the meaning of the first nine chapters of this profound, timeless book, and examines their place in the intellectual history of ancient Israel. This thorough study of Proverbs includes a survey of the collections of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, as well as innovative and insightful comments. In addition to the translation and commentary proper, Fox includes several extended thematic essays on "Proverbs 1-9", covering such themes as the origins of personified wisdom, what wisdom is, and where wisdom can be heard, ...
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Description: Good. Professor Fox constructs a thorough introduction to Proverbs, highlighted by an examination of the Egyptian wisdom tradition and survey of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature. In addition to the translation and commentary proper. Fox includes several extended thematic essays and textual notes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780300139594ISBN:0300139594
Description: 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, ... read more
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