Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes: An Introduction to Wisdom Literature
"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...
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Derek Kidner introduces the wisdom literature of the Old Testament--explaining the structure of the texts, their relationship to each other, and their unique position within the canon.
Preface Chief abbreviations\ 1. A meeting of minds\ 2. The book of Proverbs: a life well managed\ 3. Proverbs and modern study\ 4. The book of Job: a world well managed?\ 5. Job in academic discussion\ 6. Ecclesiastes: a life worth living?\ 7. Ecclesiastes—a sample of opinions\ 8. Voices in counterpoint: the three books compared, contrasted and integrated Appendices A. Some international reflections on life B. Ecclesiasticus, or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach C. The Wisdom of Solomon A short bibliography Index of Scripture references Index of authors General index
