Mouser, William E., 1947-,

Walking in wisdom : studying the Proverbs of Solomon / William E. Mouser, Jr. - Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, (c)1983. - 169 pages ; 21 cm.

What is a proverb? -- Why meditate on a proverb? -- But and both, either and or : synonymous and antithetical parallelisms -- Filling in the blank : asymmetrical antithetical parallelisms -- Cerebral cartooning : emblematic parallelisms -- Conundrums and other mind benders : synthetic parallelisms -- As plain as the nose on your face : recognizing figures of speech -- Your hair is like a flock of goats : similes and metaphors -- All about parts and wholes : synecdoches -- Houses that talk : metonymies -- Doing wisdom : application of Proverbs to living -- The whole ball of wax : meditation from start to finish -- When you need help : various aids to study.



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Bible.--Proverbs--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1465 / .W355 1983 BS1465