Proverbs 1–9
Proverbs 1–9
Technical
Critical
Jewish

Proverbs 1–9

in Anchor Yale Bible

by Michael V. Fox

5 Rank Score: 6.08 from 5 reviews, 6 featured collections, and 3 user libraries
Pages 496
Publisher Yale University Press
Published 2000
ISBN-13 9780300139594
In Proverbs 1–9, Bible scholar Michael V. Fox translates and explains the meaning of the first nine chapters of this profound, timeless book, and examines their place in the intellectual history of ancient Israel. This thorough study of Proverbs includes a survey of the collections of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, as well as innovative and insightful comments. In addition to the translation and commentary proper, Fox includes several extended thematic essays on Proverbs 1–9, covering such themes as the origins of personified wisdom, what wisdom is, and where wisdom can be heard, plus an appendix of textual notes. The format of the commentary makes it accessible to the general reader and also provides materials of special interest to scholars. This is the first of a two-volume commentary that accords Proverbs the depth of study it deserves.

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John Glynn John Glynn September 20, 2008
A detailed and careful study, with full awareness of the key issues. [Full Review]
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