Description
This study guide introduces students to the Book of Proverbs from the Old Testament. Zoltan Schwab 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, and uses diverse tools in order 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 of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide is an essential accompaniment to the study of the Book of Proverbs.
Introduces the Book of Proverbs, examining its characteristics, historical context and key themes, and encouraging existential engagement with Proverbs.
About the Author
Zoltan Schwab is Tutor in Old Testament and Assistant Director of Postgraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, UK.
Reviews
Zoltan Schwab unpacks the book of Proverbs with clarity, wit, and insight. He not only eruditely examines the book's historical and literary contexts, but engagingly spotlights modern contexts of feminist, African, and theological interpreters. Keenly aware of complex scholarly debates yet accessible to non-specialists, this introductory textbook is an indispensable classroom resource, and I will strongly recommend it to my colleagues and students. * Suzanna Millar, University of Edinburgh, UK *
In this lively and informative guide to Proverbs, Schwab is a deft guide through basic issues to do with the book and he points the reader to further scholarship at every stage. He gives a brief outline of the content of each of the book's chapters and a taste of their character as they form longer sub-units and collections.Throughout he gives us glimpses into his own motivation for studying and teaching Proverbs and his knowledge and enthusiasm comes across on every page of this succinct and readable introductory textbook. * Katharine Dell, Professor of Old Testament Literature and Theology, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, UK *
Anyone interested in wisdom literature will treasure this book, as it provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and readable guide to a biblical book that has been under debate for decades. Schwab masterfully presents his readers with the different scholarly positions on the Book of Proverbs combined with his own distinct perspective. All readers, whether specialists or beginners in the study of biblical wisdom literature, will find much to stimulate their thinking in this book. * Bernd U. Schipper, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350187863
Author Zoltan Schwab
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint T&T Clark
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Introduces the Book of Proverbs, examining its characteristics, historical context and key themes, and encouraging existential engagement with Proverbs.
About the Author
Zoltan Schwab is Tutor in Old Testament and Assistant Director of Postgraduate Studies at Spurgeon's College, UK.
Reviews
Zoltan Schwab unpacks the book of Proverbs with clarity, wit, and insight. He not only eruditely examines the book's historical and literary contexts, but engagingly spotlights modern contexts of feminist, African, and theological interpreters. Keenly aware of complex scholarly debates yet accessible to non-specialists, this introductory textbook is an indispensable classroom resource, and I will strongly recommend it to my colleagues and students. * Suzanna Millar, University of Edinburgh, UK *
In this lively and informative guide to Proverbs, Schwab is a deft guide through basic issues to do with the book and he points the reader to further scholarship at every stage. He gives a brief outline of the content of each of the book's chapters and a taste of their character as they form longer sub-units and collections.Throughout he gives us glimpses into his own motivation for studying and teaching Proverbs and his knowledge and enthusiasm comes across on every page of this succinct and readable introductory textbook. * Katharine Dell, Professor of Old Testament Literature and Theology, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, UK *
Anyone interested in wisdom literature will treasure this book, as it provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and readable guide to a biblical book that has been under debate for decades. Schwab masterfully presents his readers with the different scholarly positions on the Book of Proverbs combined with his own distinct perspective. All readers, whether specialists or beginners in the study of biblical wisdom literature, will find much to stimulate their thinking in this book. * Bernd U. Schipper, Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350187863
Author Zoltan Schwab
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint T&T Clark
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
