Proverbial Wisdom & Common Sense: A Messianic Jewish Approach to Today's Issues from the Proverbs

Unique in style and scope, a commentary on the book of Proverbs, written in devotional style, and divided into chapters suitable for daily reading. Messianic in approach, it uses the Complete Jewish Bible and refers to rabbinic interpretation of Proverbs throughout. A virtual encyclopedia of practical advice on family relationships, sexual morality, finances, reputation and gossip, laziness and diligence, honesty and justice, kindness and love, humility and pride, violence and discipline.

Derek Leman is a staff worker with Light of Messiah Ministries and a consultant on Jewish evangelism to the Georgia Baptist Convention. He holds a B.A. from Moody Bible Institute and a Masters of Theological Studies from Emory University. He and his wife reside in Atlanta with their five children.