Proverbs: An Introduction and Study Guide

Name: Proverbs: An Introduction and Study Guide
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350187863
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Wisdom Calls

By Zoltán Schwáb

Series: T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament

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Proverbs: An Introduction and Study Guide by Zoltán Schwáb offers an insightful exploration of the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament. This guide examines its structure, key characteristics, and various scholarly perspectives, including historical-critical, feminist, and theological approaches. The book encourages readers to engage existentially with the text, while addressing the playful ambiguity and poetic nature of the proverbs. A chapter-by-chapter commentary highlights major themes and considers the influence of historical, literary, and performance contexts on interpretation. It also features an overview of African interpretations of proverbs, with further reading suggestions at each chapter's end.
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Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in biblical studies, theology, or wisdom literature, as well as readers seeking to deepen their understanding of Proverbs through multiple scholarly lenses.

"Introduces the Book of Proverbs, examining its characteristics, historical context and key themes, and encouraging existential engagement with Proverbs"--

Introduces the Book of Proverbs, examining its characteristics, historical context and key themes, and encouraging existential engagement with Proverbs.

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This study guide introduces students to the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament. Zoltán Schwáb examines the book's structure and characteristics, covers the latest Biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues, and considers a range of scholarly approaches from historical-critical through feminist to theological.

The guide encourages existential engagement with Proverbs, using diverse tools to achieve this. A brief chapter-by-chapter commentary on Proverbs highlights the major themes of each of its sections. The playful ambiguity and poetry of the proverbs is also discussed. A special emphasis is placed on how different historical, literary, or performance contexts can influence a proverb’s meaning. Finally, the guide presents an overview of the rich heritage of African interpretation of proverbs.

With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide is an essential accompaniment to the study of the Book of Proverbs.

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Praised for clarity, wit, and insight, Schwáb's work is recognised as an indispensable classroom resource that balances complex scholarly debates with accessibility for non-specialists. Scholars highlight the author’s enthusiasm and expertise, noting the guide’s lively and informative nature, comprehensive coverage, and motivation for teaching Proverbs. It is highly recommended for students and colleagues interested in wisdom literature. Suzanna Millar, University of Edinburgh; Katharine Dell, University of Cambridge

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350187863

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: T&T Clark

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Zoltán Schwáb is Tutor in Old Testament and Assistant Director of Postgraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, UK.