- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Ill edition (Sep 29 1972)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521096790
- ISBN-13: 978-0521096799
- Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 268 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,220,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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'.
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Describes the ancient Near-Eastern custom of producing collections of wisdom in the form of aphorisms and proverbs for the education of the young. "A thorough study of how Erasmus dealt with Scripture in the context of Reformation-era humanism." Christian Century
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Chapters 1-9 (the N.E.B. divides this section into two-chapters 1-7 and 8-9) in their present form teach a concept of wisdom which is the most fully developed of any in the book: wisdom is not only a practical guide to the successful life but a characteristic of God himself, from whom alone it can be obtained. Read the first page
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Chapters 1-9 (the N.E.B. divides this section into two-chapters 1-7 and 8-9) in their present form teach a concept of wisdom which is the most fully developed of any in the book: wisdom is not only a practical guide to the successful life but a characteristic of God himself, from whom alone it can be obtained. Read the first page
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