Proverbs and the Formation of Character - Couverture rigide

Bland, Dave

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1498221661 ISBN 13 : 9781498221665

Editeur : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

This book seeks to press the wisdom of Proverbs into active duty in the trenches of everyday life and put the principles of character formation in working clothes. The wisdom Proverbs describes is not designed to master life's challenges but to learn to manage them and adapt. In learning to adapt, individuals grow and mature spiritually. Relying on solid biblical scholarship, this book brings to the fore the neglected sentence literature in Proverbs 10-29 and the vital resources they contribute to the process of character formation. Contrary to popular opinion, the book of Proverbs, even though addressed to youth, is not a book solely for the young, but for those of all ages who desire to continue to grow personally and in their relationship with others and God. The wise in the book of Proverbs employ a plethora of resources to help train up young and old alike to grow into the character of God. Among others, these resources include the value of interacting with others, a healthy understanding of conflict, an appropriate perspective on wealth, a new appreciation for and reliance on the role of the neglected proverb in the education process, and the vital role of family and the faith community. Ultimately the whole process of character formation is founded upon one's relationship with God and the fear of the Lord.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dave Bland is Professor of Homiletics at Harding School of Theology in Memphis. He is the author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs (2002) in the College Press NIV Old Testament Commentary Series, and Proverbs and the Formation of Character (2015).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1498221661
• ISBN 13: 9781498221665
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 202
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible