In this commentary Ernest Lucas takes a unique "cluster" approach to the book of Proverbs, studying it thematically and showing how it speaks to such issues as character formation, gender relations, wealth and poverty, interpersonal communication, science and religion, and care for the environment. After an introduction discussing the authorship, date, structure, ancient Near Eastern context, and literary forms of Proverbs, Lucas provides critical exegesis of the biblical text in his section-by-section commentary. He identifies "proverbial clusters" and uses them as the basis for interpreting individual proverbs. Several substantial theological essays in a concluding section illuminate major ethical, pastoral, and spiritual themes in Proverbs. Ably unpacking the rich wisdom embedded in the book of Proverbs, Lucas has written a succinct, accessible theological commentary perfect for pastors, teachers, and students.
| ISBN: | 9780802827104 |
| Publication date: | 9th December 2015 |
| Author: | Ernest Lucas |
| Publisher: | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company an imprint of Eerdmans Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 432 pages |
| Series: | The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary |
| Genres: |
Christianity |
In this commentary Ernest Lucas takes a unique "cluster" approach to the book of Proverbs, studying it thematically and showing how it speaks to such issues as character formation, gender relations, wealth and poverty, interpersonal communication, science and religion, and care for the environment. After an introduction discussing the authorship, date, structure, ancient Near Eastern context, and literary forms of Proverbs, Lucas provides critical exegesis of the biblical text in his section-by-section commentary. He identifies "proverbial clusters" and uses them as the basis for interpreting individual proverbs. Several substantial theological essays in a concluding section illuminate major ethical, pastoral, and spiritual themes in Proverbs. Ably unpacking the rich wisdom embedded in the book of Proverbs, Lucas has written a succinct, accessible theological commentary perfect for pastors, teachers, and students.
Proverbs features in the following genres: Christianity
Proverbs is available in Paperback
Proverbs was written by Ernest Lucas and published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company an imprint of Eerdmans Publishing
Proverbs has 432 pages
Yes it is part of The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary series
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