| Proverbs, Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Contributor(s): Davis, Ellen F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664255221 ISBN-13: 9780664255220 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: 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, 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 223.077 |
| LCCN: 00702650 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Ellen F.: - Ellen F. Davis is Amos Ragan Kearns Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke University Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. She is the author of Who Are You, My Daughter? Reading Ruth Through Image and Text; Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs and Getting Involved with God; and Imagination Shaped. |