The Book of Proverbs - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521096790 ISBN 13 : 9780521096799

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1972

Synopsis

Book by Whybray R N

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Dr Whybray's volume, like the others in the series, contains the text in the New English Bible translation, with introductory material preceding, and a commentary directly following, each section of text. Dr Whybray describes the ancient Near Eastern tradition of producing collections of 'wisdom': instructions in the form of aphorisms and proverbs, for the education of the young for a happy and successful career. He indicates the dependence of Proverbs on this tradition, but also points out how the Israelite authors modified it. The book contains three kinds of material: sections whose form and character are hardly distinguishable from the instructions of Egypt and Mesopotamia; others where, in spite of a more specifically Israelite dress, the aim remains the achievement of a successful life; and finally passages in which the main purpose has now become the pursuit of a wisdom conforming entirely with the 'fear of the Lord'.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1972
• ISBN 10: 0521096790
• ISBN 13: 9780521096799
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 210