An abridged and revised version of Bruce Waltke\'s magisterial two-volume NICOT Commentary on the book of Proverbs Since 2004, Bruce Waltke\'s magisterial two-volume NICOT Commentary on the book of Proverbs has been recognized as a definitive exegesis of the Hebrew text, groundbreaking in its illuminating analysis that the authors and redactors of Proverbs had organized their material into discernible clusters and groupings.
At its heart, this Shorter Commentary on Proverbs preserves the exegetical depth, erudition, and poetic insight of Waltke\'s original and maintains the core conviction that the ancient wisdom of Proverbs holds profound, ongoing relevance for Christian faith and life today..
A topical index is added to help expositors with a book that is difficult to preach or teach verse by verse.
In place of a technical analysis of the Hebrew text, Waltke and De Silva interpret the translated text, while also including their own theological reflections and personal anecdotes where appropriate.
Waltke and Ivan De Silva here offer an abridged and revised version of the preeminent commentary, which is more accessible to students, pastors, and Bible readers in general.
An abridged and revised version of Bruce Waltke\'s magisterial two-volume NICOT Commentary on the book of Proverbs Since 2004, Bruce Waltke\'s magisterial two-volume NICOT Commentary on the book of Proverbs has been recognized as a definitive exegesis of the Hebrew text, groundbreaking in its illuminating analysis that the authors and redactors of Proverbs had organized their material into discernible clusters and groupings
