"Iain Provan, the author of this fine commentary, agrees, although he doesn't
sugarcoat the exegetical task: “Ecclesiastes is a difficult book.” Why is
Ecclesiastes so difficult? The language is difficult, the book is filled with word
plays, the argument is complex, it doesn't mention other major biblical figures like
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it doesn't refer to any of God's dealings with
Israel. Its themes, other commentators ..."
"Alyce McKenzie imagines what such a day would be like in Preaching Proverbs:
Wisdom for the Pulpit (Louisville: ... Some believe the two should be kept
separate; see P. F. Craffert, “Relationships Between SocialScientific, Literary, and
Rhetorical Interpretations of Texts,” BTB 26 ... K. Egan, Teaching As Story Telling:
An Alternative Approach to Teaching and the Curriculum (London: Routledge,
1988)."
"The NIV Application Commentary, Old Testament Set Two: Psalms-Malachi, 12-Volume Collection is a value for readers. This series helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today’' context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.This commentary shows how Esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not so clearly defined and every choice we have seems to be a troubling mixture of good and bad. Esther is perfect inspiration for us when we find ourselves in situations we never sought, never planned for, a ..."
"Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable--but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of ..."
"Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves ..."
"Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
"The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world ..."
Proverbs(1st Edition) (NIV Application Commentary, The) by Paul E. Koptak, Bill T. Arnold, David W. Baker Hardcover, 720 Pages, Published 2003 by Zondervan Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-310-21852-4, ISBN: 0-310-21852-7
"What is wisdom? Does occupying the top of life's heap mean you have it? Does being near the bottom mean you don't? Wisdom can certainly help you acquire wealth, influence people, or succeed at your career, yet it involves more than knowledge alone. It's also a matter of understanding God's perspectives in applying what you know and having the character to act accordingly. That is why true wisdom---the kind that begins with fear of the L ..."
Circles in the Stream Index, Identification, and Intertext: Reading and Preaching the Story of Judah in Genesis 37-50 by Koptak, Paul E. Softcover, Published 2022 by Wipf And Stock ISBN-13: 978-1-66673-532-1, ISBN: 1-66673-532-9
Circles in the Stream Index, Identification, and Intertext: Reading and Preaching the Stor... by Koptak, Paul E Hardcover, Published 2022 by Wipf & Stock Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-66679-228-7, ISBN: 1-66679-228-4