Michael V. Fox: Proverbs 1-9: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
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Author: Michael V. Fox
Number of Pages: 496 pages
Published Date: 03 Dec 2007
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication Country: New Haven, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780300139594
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In "Proverbs 1-9," Bible scholar Michael V. Fox translates and explains the meaning of the first nine chapters of this profound, timeless book, and examines their place in the intellectual history of ancient Israel. This thorough study of Proverbs includes a survey of the collections of ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, as well as innovative and insightful comments. In addition to the translation and commentary proper, Fox includes several extended thematic essays on "Proverbs 1-9", covering such themes as the origins of personified wisdom, what wisdom is, and where wisdom can be heard, plus an appendix of textual notes. The format of the commentary makes it accessible to the general reader and also provides materials of special interest to scholars. This is the first of a two-volume commentary that accords Proverbs the depth of study it deserves.