About the book
\"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.\"In the Wisdom literature of the Bible we first hear the cool voice of a teacher calling us to think--to think hard and humbly. \"How long will fools hate knowledge?\" cries Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Then in Job comes the anguished voice of the questioner, earnest enough to seek answers, honest enough to doubt easy ones. In Ecclesiastes the chastened tone of the Preacher warns of the vanity of all life under the sun.Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.Kidner extends his analysis to include Ecclesiasticus and The Wisdom of Solomon from the Apocrapha, and he reprints excerpts fromnon-Israelite works that parallel the three major books treated.
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\"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.\"In the Wisdom literature of the Bible we first hear the cool voice of a teacher calling us to think--to think hard and humbly. \"How long will fools hate knowledge?\" cries Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Then in Job comes the anguished voice of the questioner, earnest enough to seek answers, honest enough to doubt easy ones. In Ecclesiastes the chastened tone of the Preacher warns of the vanity of all life under the sun.Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.Kidner extends his analysis to include Ecclesiasticus and The Wisdom of Solomon from the Apocrapha, and he reprints excerpts fromnon-Israelite works that parallel the three major books treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes about?
\"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.\"In the Wisdom literature of the Bible we first hear the cool voice of a teacher calling us to think--to think hard and humbly. \"How long will fools hate knowledge?\" cries Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Then in Job comes the anguished voice of the questioner, earnest enough to seek answers, honest enough to doubt easy ones. In Ecclesiastes the chastened tone of the Preacher warns of the vanity of all life under the sun.Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner shows how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.Kidner extends his analysis to include Ecclesiasticus and The Wisdom of Solomon from the Apocrapha, and he reprints excerpts fromnon-Israelite works that parallel the three major books treated.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes?
Derek Kidner
Who is the Publisher of the book Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes?
InterVarsity Press
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Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes is available as paperback(ISBN 9780877844051) and ebook(ISBN 9780830896417)
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