Description: "This book is a collection of pastoral exhortations based the book of Proverbs, a careful professional essay that argues for reading the Bible in a scholarly responsible literary way, and various readings from Proverbs -- all aimed at helping the reader read Proverbs whole. All of the Scripture passages are translated by the author"--
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Rooted in solid scholarship, written in arresting and fresh prose and inspired by a childlike trust in the Scriptures, these meditations on the biblical book of Proverbs will stir your heart to hear the voice of God in startlingly new and yet bracingly edifying ways. It is rare indeed to hear Scripture opened up and illuminated with such a combination of scholarly virtuosity, cultural immediacy and faith-full receptivity. // Al Wolters, Professor of Religion and Theology/Classical Languages, Emeritus // Redeemer University College
Reading Cal Seerveld on biblical wisdom is like taking a rocket ship to another world - strange territory, until we start to see our world from its point of view. Cal's prose is rocket fuel - How I loved to hear him talk! Cal studied Old Testament with the greatest scholars of his generation, but it's his biblical insight that surprises and rewards us again and again. Take, for example, "full-bodied knowledge" as a translation for the Hebrew דָּ֑עַת (Proverbs 1:7). That just nails it. I'm not envious, honestly, just thankful! // Ray VanLeeuwen, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies // Eastern University
Proverbs provides rich biblical guidance and nourishment for today shaped by Seerveld's unparalleled gifts for fresh translation, gentle correctives to strengthen Bible reading habits, continual interweavings from the entire canon of Scripture, and prophetic commentary that addresses the contemporary context. These sparkling and illuminating meditations give sound sustenance for personal reflection and group conversation, as well as lifelong guidance for reading the good book. // Syd Hielema, Project Director // Connections II Project, CRCNA
We once had a chapel speaker who, most unusually for our protestant community, asked us to close our eyes. He then read several portions of the Book of Revelation out loud and then invited us to open our eyes again. For the first time, many of us saw what John was talking about. Calvin Seerveld has in effect done this for us in this beautiful set of meditations on the Book of Proverbs. Everyone, from professionals to laypersons, ought to read this book. It will bring great profit. // William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics // Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia