(+) The Book of Proverbs (1972 Whybray), book

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The Book of Proverbs (1972) is a book by Roger Norman Whybray.

Abstract

"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 a successful life; and finally passages in which the main purpose has now become the pursuit of a wisdom conforming entirely with the 'fear of the Lord'."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Cambridge [England]: Cambridge University Press, 1972 (Cambridge Bible Commentary).

Contents

The wisdom tradition in the ancient Near East; 3 --; The book of Proverbs and its models: resemblances and differences; 7 --; The structure of the book; 12 --; Advice to the reader; 15 --; Wisdom and folly contrasted; 46 --; A collection of wise sayings; 56 --; Thirty wise sayings; 126 --; Other collections of wise sayings; 144 --; A capable wife; 182 --; List of subjects; 187.

External links

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