Proverbs Ecclesiastes and the Song of SongsProverbs Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs

2000-01-012000-01-01 Ellen F. DavisEllen F. Davis

Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Author: Ellen F. Davis

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

ISBN: 0664255221

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These books of the Bible, despite their differences, all treat the phenomenon of what it means to live wisely before God. In this readable commentary, Ellen Davis points out that the writers of these books considered wisdom--and the fruits of wisdom, a well-ordered life and a peaceful mind--to be within the grasp of anyone wholeheartedly desiring it. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Proverbs Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for EveryoneProverbs Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone

2014-01-012014-01-01 John GoldingayJohn Goldingay

The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible. In this volume, Goldingay explores three books of the Old Testament in the wisdom literature genre.

Author: John Goldingay

Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp

ISBN: 9780664233853

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Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series. Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible. In this volume, Goldingay explores three books of the Old Testament in the wisdom literature genre. These three books are all associated with Solomon and his wisdom, yet unlike other books, they do not mention the Torah, the exodus, or the covenant. As Goldingay says, "The basis of their teaching is the way life actually works. They look at life and reflect on experience and encourage people to live on the basis of how life works." Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for Everyone explores three practical, down to earth, and hopeful books.

Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Understanding the Bible Commentary Series Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Understanding the Bible Commentary Series

2012-07-012012-07-01 Roland E. MurphyRoland E. Murphy

These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers.

Author: Roland E. Murphy

Publisher: Baker Books

ISBN: 9781441238443

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The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the easily understandable truth found in this commentary series.

Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of SolomonProverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

2014-02-192014-02-19 J. Robert WrightJ. Robert Wright

even mystical commentary that survive covering the first eight verses,22 and the Venerable Bede (672-735), who composed a verse-by-verse explication that covers most of the Song's text in five books.23 Today, with the decline of ...

Author: J. Robert Wright

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

ISBN: 9780830897346

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Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon were all thought by the early church fathers to have derived from the hand of Solomon. To their minds the finest wisdom about the deeper issues of life was to be found in these books. This ACCS volume offers a rich trove of wisdom on Wisdom literature for the enrichment of the church today.

Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of SongsProverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs

1993-06-111993-06-11 Duane A. GarrettDuane A. Garrett

©The Lockman Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977. Used by permission. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Garrett, Duane A. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs ...

Author: Duane A. Garrett

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

ISBN: 9781433675577

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THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include:* commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition.

Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of SolomonProverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

20112011 Frank RamirezFrank Ramirez

So you'd think that as far as bib- lical books go, some might consider the Song of Songs, with its cele- bration of romantic love, to be dessert, as afterthought more than anything else. But judging from what the ancient rabbis wrote ...

Author: Frank Ramirez

Publisher: Abingdon Press

ISBN: 9781426716317

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Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation--the Common English Bible--stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they'll be able to discover God's revelation through readings and reflections.

Wisdom BooksWisdom Books

2014-09-012014-09-01 William Angor AndersonWilliam Angor Anderson

From the suffering of Job, to the pragmatic proverbs, to the vanity of all things and the intimate love of God, these books spiritually nourish and instruct God's people how to live well and in accord with one another and all creation.

Author: William Angor Anderson

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ISBN: 0764821393

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Unlike most Old Testament books, the Wisdom Books don't relate scenes from Israel's history. Instead, these sayings, songs, and poems show us how to understand and deal with everyday problems through the lens of faith. From the suffering of Job, to the pragmatic proverbs, to the vanity of all things and the intimate love of God, these books spiritually nourish and instruct God's people how to live well and in accord with one another and all creation. Guided by the Spirit, all can learn to know, love, and fear the Lord. Part of the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, a series of 21 books introducing each book of the Bible, providing insight into the sacred words of antiquity and inviting you to discover the living Word and its impact on our daily lives. The narrative, study questions, reflections, key notes, prayers, and an introduction to the spiritual practice of lectio divina will deepen your understanding of Scripture.

Ecclesiastes Song of SolomonEcclesiastes Song of Solomon

2004-07-282004-07-28 David A. HubbardDavid A. Hubbard

Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes: Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's Word Vibrant paragraph-by-paragraph exposition Impelling real-life illustrations Insightful and relevant contemporary ...

Author: David A. Hubbard

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

ISBN: 9781418587659

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General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.