The following books were used during the 2007 academic year at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Proverbs :
 |
 |
 |
Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom Literature
April 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The following books were used in 2007 at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom taught by Peter Enns, Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics:
 |
 |
 |
 |
According to the seminary catalog:
Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom
Purpose:
• To gain a strong familiarity with the nature of Hebrew poetry
• To explore the theological context of the wisdom books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), Psalms, and Song of Songs
• To discuss the theology of OT wisdom vis-à-vis the gospel
Topics covered include the nature and diversity of OT wisdom books; characteristics of Hebrew poetry; exegetical studies of various psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs; and wisdom and the NT.
Recommendations for Proverbs Commentaries
April 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Daniel J. Phillips, who blogs at Pyromaniacs, Biblical Christianity, and Hellenisti Ginoskeis, has been studying from the Proverbs.
He has recently reviewed some modern commentaries on Proverbs. He regards as indispensable the two volume New International Commentary on Proverbs
He is presently working through John Kitchen’s Mentor Commentary on Proverbs
* * * * *
Here is audio from a sermon Dan preached out of Proverbs at his church.
And here are some of his blog posts:
- Meandering mashal Musings
- Long as You’re Down There
- Dealing With Proverbs, And Dealing With Faith (Part 1)
- Abusing Proverbs 3:5-6
- A Word To Christian Yoots
- Review of Tremper Longman’s commentary on Proverbs.
- Proverbs for Nothing, and Your Bridges For Free
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Job, Psalms, and Proverbs Commentary Recommendations
April 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Job, Psalms, and Proverbs.
Alden, Robert L. Job. NAC 11. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1993.
_______ . Proverbs: A Commentary on an Ancient Book of Timeless Advice. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1983.
Allen, L.C. Psalms 101-150. WBC 21. Dallas: Word, 1983.
Andersen, Francis I. Job: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1976.
Clines, David J. A. Job 1-20. WBC 17. Dallas: Word, 1989.
Craigie, Peter C. Psalms 1-50. WBC 19. Dallas: Word, 1983.
Delitzch, F. Biblical Commentary on the Book of Job. 3 vols. Repr. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1959.
_______ . Biblical Commentary on the Proverbs of Solomon. Repr. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1949.
Estes, Daniel J. Hear, My Son: Teaching and Learning In Proverbs 1-9. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.
Garrett, Duane A. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs. NAC 14. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1993.
Habel, Norman C. Job. OTL 15. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1985.
Hartley, John E. The Book of Job. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.
Kidner, Derek. Psalms 1-72. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1973.
_______ . Psalms 73-150. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1973.
_______ . The Proverbs. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1975.
Kirkpatrick, A.F. The Psalms. Repr. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1982.
Leupold, H.C. Exposition of the Psalms. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1969.
McKane, William. Proverbs: A New Approach. OTL 17. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970.
Murphy, Roland P. Proverbs. WBC 22. Waco: Word, 1998.
Smick, E.B. “Job” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 4. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.
Tate, Marvin. Psalms 51-100. WBC 20. Dallas: Word, 1990.
Van Selms, A. Job: A Practical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985.
Proverbs – Western Seminary
March 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Western Seminary offered an external studies course on The Book of Proverbs, using the recorded lectures of Bruce Waltke and the following textbooks.
Proverbs: A Mentory Commentary, by John A. Kitchen
Proverbs: a Mentor Commentary, by John A. Kitchen (Christian Focus Publications, Ltd.: 2006; 790 pages)