Proverbs 1-9 as an Introduction to the Book of Proverbs (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 701)

Keefer, Arthur Jan

ISBN 10: 0567693341 / ISBN 13: 9780567693341

Published by T&T Clark, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proverbs 1-9 as an Introduction to the Book of Proverbs (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 701)
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567693341
• ISBN 13: 9780567693341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Proverbs 1-9 has long been called a 'prologue' and 'introduction' to the book of Proverbs, a label that this book clarifies by answering the question: how does Proverbs 1-9 function with respect to the interpretation of Proverbs 10-31? Arthur Keefer argues that, in the detail and holistic context of Proverbs, Proverbs 1-9 functions didactically by supplying interpretive frameworks in literary, rhetorical and theological contexts for representative portions of Proverbs 10-31.

Keefer suggests that Proverbs 1-9 functions didactically by teaching interpretive skills, and allows interpretation of Proverbs 10-31 by instilling the competence required to explicate this material. As a result, Proverbs 1-9 provides a didactic introduction for the remainder of the book, particularly with respect to its character types, educational goals, and theology. This volume demonstrates the function of Proverbs 1-9 for Proverbs 10-31 in some of the most prominent interpretive contexts of the book, and in doing so advances current key interpretive debates within Proverbs scholarship.

About the Authors

Arthur Keefer is Master of Divinity and Chaplain at Eton College, UK.

Andrew Mein is Director of Research at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, UK

Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles.