Proverbs 1-9 as an Introduction to the Book of Proverbs

Arthur Jan Keefer

• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9780567696908
• eBook ISBN: 9780567693358
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Studies

Proverbs 1-9 has long been called a 'prologue' and 'introduction' to the book of Proverbs, a label that this book clarifies by answering the question: how does Proverbs 1-9 function with respect to the interpretation of Proverbs 10-31? Arthur Keefer argues that, in the detail and holistic context of Proverbs, Proverbs 1-9 functions didactically by supplying interpretive frameworks in literary, rhetorical and theological contexts for representative portions of Proverbs 10-31. Keefer suggests that Proverbs 1-9 functions didactically by teaching interpretive skills, and allows interpretation of Proverbs 10-31 by instilling the competence required to explicate this material. As a result, Proverbs 1-9 provides a didactic introduction for the remainder of the book, particularly with respect to its character types, educational goals, and theology. This volume demonstrates the function of Proverbs 1-9 for Proverbs 10-31 in some of the most prominent interpretive contexts of the book, and in doing so advances current key interpretive debates within Proverbs scholarship.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Titel
• Copyrights
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• List of Abbreviations
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Character Types
• Chapter 3 Educational Goals
• Chapter 4 Theological Context
• Bibliography
• Index of References
• Index of Authors