Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Psalms and Wisdom Literature (Volume 3) (Exploring the Bible Series) - Softcover

Lucas, Ernest C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830853111 ISBN 13: 9780830853113

Publisher: IVP Academic, 2016

Synopsis

Israel's poets and sages left a scriptural legacy that has powerfully shaped the worship, thoughts and actions of the people of God. In the highs and lows and crossroads of life, we instinctively turn to their poetry, proverbs and discourses for the language we do not possess and the wisdom we desperately seek. Yet there is more to this literature than meets the eye--or fills the momentary need. A study of the Bible's wisdom and poetry will dramatically enhance its power and effectiveness. From the depths of lament to the heights of praise, from the eroticism of the Song of Songs to the hard realism of Ecclesiastes, and from the aphorisms of Proverbs to the discourses of Job, this guide introduces readers to the ancient background, the literary artistry, and the varied and timeless messages of the Psalms and Wisdom literature. Ernest C. Lucas gives us an informed, illuminating and interactive introduction to this portion of Scripture. Sparkling with interest and geared to the needs of students, this is an excellent textbook introduction to the Psalms and Wisdom literature.

About this title

About the Author

Lucas is vice-principal and tutor in biblical studies at Bristol Baptist College in England. He is the author of a number of scholarly articles on the book of Daniel and, at the popular level, Can We Believe Genesis Today?

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830853111
• ISBN 13: 9780830853113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224