Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Proverbs

by R. N. Whybray

Publisher:

JSOT Press

, 1990

Overview

Biblical scholar, R. N. Whybray, examines the presented views of poverty and riches in the book of Proverbs. Believing that the Bible provides social relevance for today, he focuses on chapters within Proverbs that address this issue. Whybray does not provide a sociological commentary, but one that relies purely on the texts themselves. He gathers the varying views contained in the text to compile a comprehensive view of this particular society and its beliefs on class structure, poverty, and wealth.

Key Features

• In-depth literary and theological discussion
• Includes notes and indexes

Product Details

• Title: Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Proverbs
• Author: R. N. Whybray
• Publisher: Sheffield
• Publication Date: 1990
• Pages: 132

About R. N. Whybray

R. Norman Whybray was Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at the University of Hull. His other publications include The Second Isaiah, The Good Life in the Old Testament, and The Making of the Pentateuch: A Methodological Study, available in the Pentateuch History and Origins Collection (10 Vols.).

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