Longman, Tremper.
Proverbs / Tremper Longman III. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006. Second printing: 2008 - 608 p. ; 24 cm. - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms . - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 579-593)
Subject index (p 594-596)
Author index (p 597-599
Index of Scripture and other ancient writings (p 600-608)
Extended discourses on wisdom (1:1-9:18) -- Proverbs of Solomon : collection I (10:1-22:16) -- Sayings of the wise (22:17-24:34) -- Proverbs of Solomon : collection II (25:1-29:27) -- Sayings of Agur and King Lemuel and poem to the virtuous woman (30:1-31:31).
Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most frequently quoted and visited books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, Proverbs considers theological implications of these wisdom texts, as well as their literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying interest and training levels to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. This built-in versatility has application for both pastors and teachers.
080102692X (cloth) 9780801026928 (cloth)
2005035242
Bible.--O.T.--Proverbs--Commentaries.
Sprichw�orter
BS1465.53 / .L66 2006
223/.7077
Proverbs / Tremper Longman III. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006. Second printing: 2008 - 608 p. ; 24 cm. - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms . - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 579-593)
Subject index (p 594-596)
Author index (p 597-599
Index of Scripture and other ancient writings (p 600-608)
Extended discourses on wisdom (1:1-9:18) -- Proverbs of Solomon : collection I (10:1-22:16) -- Sayings of the wise (22:17-24:34) -- Proverbs of Solomon : collection II (25:1-29:27) -- Sayings of Agur and King Lemuel and poem to the virtuous woman (30:1-31:31).
Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most frequently quoted and visited books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, Proverbs considers theological implications of these wisdom texts, as well as their literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying interest and training levels to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. This built-in versatility has application for both pastors and teachers.
080102692X (cloth) 9780801026928 (cloth)
2005035242
Bible.--O.T.--Proverbs--Commentaries.
Sprichw�orter
BS1465.53 / .L66 2006
223/.7077