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Bernd U. Schipper, "The Hermeneutics of Torah: Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy, and the Composition of Proverbs 1–9" (SBL Press, 2021)

New Books in Biblical Studies

CHAPTER

The Wisdom of Agur: A Divine Perspective

This chapter explores the profound insights of Agur from Proverbs 30, contrasting traditional wisdom with a more critical view on human understanding. It emphasizes Agur's perception of human limitations and underscores the importance of recognizing God as the ultimate source of wisdom. The chapter also connects the fear of God to moral choices, setting the groundwork for understanding wisdom throughout the book of Proverbs.

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