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“"In a world bombarded by inane clichés, trivial catchwords, and godless sound bites, the expression of true wisdom is in short supply today" (p.xix, Author's Preface). This is the second volume in Dr. Bruce Waltke's Commentary on Proverbs, covering sections IIB (Proverbs of Solomon), III (30 Sayings of the Wise), IV (Further Sayings of the Wise), V (Hezekiah's Collection of Solomon), VI (Agur's Sayings), and VII (Lemuel's Sayings). The strength of this volume is its excellent technical Hebrew references and the informative historical-cultural background it provides. The weaknesses are that perhaps it is overly technical (i.e. not spiritual), lacks historic-redemptive insights (Luke 24:44f), and perhaps too much dependency on outside sources (apocryphal works, etc.). Overall, both volumes have provided an informative study of this fascinating portion of God's word, and to once again quote Dr. Waltke: "The church stands alone as the receptacle and repository of the inspired traditions that carry a mandate for a holy life from ancient sages, the greatest of whom was Solomon, and from the greater than Solomon, Jesus Christ" (p.xix).”
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