Curtis, Edward M.,

Interpreting the wisdom books : an exegetical handbook / Wisdom books Edward M. Curtis; David M. Howard, Jr., series editor. - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Academic, (c)2017. - 204 pages ; 23 cm - Handbooks for Old Testament exegesis .

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Interpreting Old Testament wisdom literature -- 2. Primary themes in the wisdom books -- 3. Preparing for interpretation -- 4. Interpreting the wisdom books -- 5. Proclaiming the wisdom books -- 6. Putting it all together: from text to sermon.

"The wisdom literature of the Bible (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) is filled with practical principles for everyday life. While some Christians are deterred by the seemingly general nature of these matter-of-fact guidelines, they are as integral to God's purposes for his people as the explicitly theological material that dominates other parts of Scripture. The wisdom books in their own unique way enrich and strengthen the church."



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Bible.--Job--Commentaries.
Bible.--Proverbs--Commentaries.
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Commentaries.
Bible.--Song of Solomon--Commentaries.


Wisdom literature--Study and teaching.

BS1455 / .I584 2017