The Book of Proverbs

by Roger Norman Whybray

Book Overview

Dr Whybray's volume, like the others in the series, contains the text in the New English Bible translation, with introductory material preceding, and a commentary directly following, each section of text.

Dr Whybray describes the ancient near-eastern tradition of producing collections of 'wisdom': instructions in the form of aphorisms and proverbs for the education of the young for a happy and successful career. He indicates the dependence of Proverbs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521096790
• ISBN13: 9780521096799
• Release Date: September 1972
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.2"