How to Read Proverbs /
Longman, Tremper, III.
How to Read Proverbs / [Text] Tremper Longman III. - 174 pages ; Pb 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-168) and indexes.
pt. 1: 1. Why read Proverbs? -- 2. Walking on the path of life -- 3. Woman wisdom or folly-which will it be? -- 4. What exactly is a proverb-and how does it work? -- 5. Are proverbs always true? -- pt. 2: Reading Proverbs in context -- 6. Did Solomon know Amenemope and Ahiqar? : biblical proverbs and international wisdom -- 7. Proverbs in conversation with Job and Ecclesiastes -- 8. Proverbial wisdom in action : Joseph and Daniel -- 9. Where is God in Proverbs? : Christ, the treasure of God's wisdom -- pt. 3: Following the themes in Proverbs -- 10. How to study themes in Proverbs : money matters -- 11. On loving the right woman -- 12. Wise words, foolish words -- Conclusion : principles for reading the book of Proverbs.
Presents a rationale for reading Proverbs, and offers advice on how to read the verses in context, and follow the themes in the book.
0877849420 9780877849421
2002012903
Bible.--Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1465.52 / .L66 2002
223.706 / L856H
How to Read Proverbs / [Text] Tremper Longman III. - 174 pages ; Pb 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-168) and indexes.
pt. 1: 1. Why read Proverbs? -- 2. Walking on the path of life -- 3. Woman wisdom or folly-which will it be? -- 4. What exactly is a proverb-and how does it work? -- 5. Are proverbs always true? -- pt. 2: Reading Proverbs in context -- 6. Did Solomon know Amenemope and Ahiqar? : biblical proverbs and international wisdom -- 7. Proverbs in conversation with Job and Ecclesiastes -- 8. Proverbial wisdom in action : Joseph and Daniel -- 9. Where is God in Proverbs? : Christ, the treasure of God's wisdom -- pt. 3: Following the themes in Proverbs -- 10. How to study themes in Proverbs : money matters -- 11. On loving the right woman -- 12. Wise words, foolish words -- Conclusion : principles for reading the book of Proverbs.
Presents a rationale for reading Proverbs, and offers advice on how to read the verses in context, and follow the themes in the book.
0877849420 9780877849421
2002012903
Bible.--Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1465.52 / .L66 2002
223.706 / L856H