Agur's Wisdom and the coherence of proverbs 30
In this first in-depth study of Proverbs 30, the Words of Agur, Alexander T. Kirk examines a puzzling text attributed to an unknown figure that has long fascinated scholars. While this material has been read as everything from a devout confession to a cry of despair, few interpreters have found any...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Atlanta
Society of Biblical Literature
2024
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Ancient Israel and its literature (number 50)
Year: 2024 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Kirk, Alexander T., Agur's wisdom and the coherence of proverbs 30] (2025) (Dantonel, Frédérique, 1966 -)
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| Series/Journal: | Ancient Israel and its literature
number 50 |
| Further subjects: | B
Agur (Biblical figure)
B Wisdom Literature Criticism, interpretation, etc B Littérature sapientiale - Critique, interprétation, etc B Bible. Proverbs, XXX Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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| Summary: | In this first in-depth study of Proverbs 30, the Words of Agur, Alexander T. Kirk examines a puzzling text attributed to an unknown figure that has long fascinated scholars. While this material has been read as everything from a devout confession to a cry of despair, few interpreters have found any real coherence in the chapter. In this detailed philological study engaging both genre and tone, Kirk demonstrates that the chapter is best read as a coherent collection that mocks pride and greed while it commends humility and contentment. Kirk draws on many subtle literary features that augment Agur's message, including humor and animal imagery. Ultimately, Proverbs 30 deepens the presentation of wisdom in the book of Proverbs by orienting it toward a proper relationship with God |
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| Item Description: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 303 pages) |
| ISBN: | 1628375671 |