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Interpreting the wisdom books : an exegetical handbook / Edward M. Curtis; David M. Howard, Jr., series editor.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Handbooks for Old Testament exegesisPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Academic, (c)2017.Description: 204 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780825442308
Other title:
  • Wisdom books
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS1455.C978.I584 2017
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Contents:
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.
Summary: "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." Back book flap
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library Reference (1st floor - front of library) Non-fiction BS1455.C978.I584 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923002050884

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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." Back book flap

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