Interpreting the wisdom books : an exegetical handbook / Edward M. Curtis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curtis, Edward M., author.

Series:

Handbooks for Old Testament exegesis.

Handbooks for Old Testament exegesis

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Proverbs--Commentaries.

Bible.

Bible. Job--Commentaries.

Bible. Ecclesiastes--Commentaries.

Bible. Song of Solomon--Commentaries.

Wisdom literature--Study and teaching.

Wisdom literature.

Genre:

Commentaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages).

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Academic, [2017]

Biography/History:

Edward M Curtis is professor of biblical and theological studies at Biola University and Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California; David M. Howard, Jr. is professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He was also past president of the Evangelical Theological Society.

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. From back cover.

Contents:

Interpreting Old Testament wisdom literature

Primary themes in the wisdom books

Preparing for interpretation

Interpreting the wisdom books

Proclaiming the wisdom books

Putting it all together: from text to sermon.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780825476389

0825476380