Treier, Daniel J. creator text xxu Grand Rapids, Mich Brazos c2011 monographic eng

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xxvi, 256 p. : 24 cm. I. Proverbs -- A. Two ways (Proverbs 1-9) -- The basic framework -- Prologue (1:1-7) -- Hearing no evil (I:8-19) -- Hearing wisdom's offer (1:20-33) -- Accepting wisdom's offer (2) -- Holding on to wisdom (3) -- Prizing and protecting the parental path (4) -- Avoiding the adulteress 95) -- Avoiding various entanglements (6) -- Avoiding dame folly (7) -- Hearing Lady Wisdom's offer again (8) -- Final offers from wisdom and folly (9) -- B. The virtues of Proverbs (Proverbs 10-29) -- Overview -- Seven (cardinal and theological) virtues -- Seven capital vices -- Speech acts -- C. Final words: Wisdom in cosmic, social, and familial context (Proverbs 30-31) -- Oracles fro outsiders -- Order in society and the family. II. Ecclesiastes -- A. Introduction: Nothing is really new or lasting (under the sun) (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) -- Part 1: A quest for "better" (Ecclesiastes 1:12-6:9) -- Wisdom offers no permanent gain (1:12-18) -- Achievements offer no permanent gain (2:1-26) -- Everything must be suitable for its time (3:1-15) -- Is there a time or place for justice? (3:16-22) -- Justice and the community (4:1-16) -- God's economy: Fulfilling vows (5:1-7) -- Earthly economies: Seeing wealth, sleeping well (5:8-6:9) -- B. Transition: Summary of Part I and introduction to Part 2 (Ecclesiastes 6:10-12) -- Part 2: Who knows? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-12:7) -- Proverbs on wise living in the face of death (7:1-14) -- Musings on retribution theology (7:15-29) -- Reflections on wisdom and authority (8:1-9) -- Observations regarding (in)justice (8:10-17) -- More on wise living int he face of the future (9:1-10:20) -- Proverbs on acting without certain knowledge (11:1-6) -- Summing up: Wisdom for youth (11:7-12:7) -- C. Conclusion: The end of the matter (Ecclesiastes 12:8-14). Daniel J. Treier. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Bible O.T. Proverbs Commentaries Bible O.T. Ecclesiastes Commentaries BS491.3 .B750 2011 9781587431487 (cloth) 662401629 160419 20190721130506.0