Proverbs (2000 Perdue), book

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Proverbs (2000) is a book by Leo G. Perdue.

Abstract

English commentary on the Book of Proverbs.

"The biblical book of Proverbs is an example of wisdom literature that was common in the ancient Near East. The non-biblical writings of the sages used literary forms and dealt with themes that appear also in Proverbs: themes such as the meaning of creation, the value of hard work, and the importance of moral integrity. Proverbs is a collection of sayings, poems, and guiding principles that exhorts its readers to seek the higher ideals - knowledge, discipline, piety, and order - and offers guidance on how to live in harmony with God, others, and oneself." "Perdue's commentary divides Proverbs into eight separate collections, and clarifies the major historical, social, literary, theological, and ethical elements in this thorough interpretation."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Louisville, Ky.: John Knox Press, 2000 (Interpretation, 18A).

Contents

First Collection: "The Proverbs of Solomon Son of David, King of Israel": Proverbs 1-9 -- Second Collection: "The Proverbs of Solomon": Proverbs 10:1-22:16 -- Third Collection: "The Sayings of the Wise": Proverbs 22:17-24:22 -- Fourth Collection: "These Also Are Sayings of the Wise": Proverbs 24:23-34 -- Fifth Collection: "These Are Other Proverbs of Solomon that the Officials of King Hezekiah of Judah Copied": Proverbs 25-29 -- Sixth Collection: "The Words of Agur": Proverbs 30 -- Seventh Collection: "The Words of King Lemuel of Massa, Which His Mother Taught Him": Proverbs 31:1-9 -- Eighth Collection: The Ideal Wise Woman: Proverbs 31:10-31

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