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Revising the Modern Moral Paradigm with the Book of Proverbs
The modern moral paradigm champions a codified format, where ethics is conceived of as and conveyed by means of law. Among the wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible, the book of Proverbs offers an alternative to modern codified morality.
Arthur Keefer
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Book Review: Sergio Rotasperti, Metaphors in Proverbs. Decoding the Language of Metaphor in the Book of Proverbs (Supplements to Vetus Testamentum 188; Leiden – Boston: Brill 2021).
Mateusz Jan Targoński
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Examining the Representation of Women as Wise Authorities and Alpha Women in the Book of Proverb
The Book of Proverbs contains numerous moral teachings and wise sayings. However, the representation of women in this book is often depicted as unequal and unjust, particularly regarding their status and roles.
Bimbing Kalvari, Idrus Sasirais
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The concept of monotheism in the Book of Proverbs and an African (Yoruba) perspective
The uniqueness of the Book of Proverbs among other wisdom books is incontestable because it uses הוהי as the name of God. Its regular use of the name means that the Book is concerned about God’s monotheism. The mention of that proper name (הוהי) 94 times
David T. Adamo
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This article deals with the transformation of theology and society through biblical wisdom. The first section explores the realms of wisdom and the relevance of king Solomon for the wisdom tradition.
S. Fischer
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Proverbs or sayings are among the oldest known literary genres passed down to us from our ancestors, without any interference or changes. The treasure trove of proverbs in Arabic and Kurdish is full of moral and epistemological principles and reflects ...
Mehrdad Aghaee, Taher Qasemi
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Spreuke 9: struktuur en funksie
Proverbs 9: structure and function This article focuses on Proverbs 9 – a chapter that concludes the introductory section of the book of Proverbs. It is indicated that the chiastic structure that can be discerned in this chapter fulfils an important ...
H. J.M. (Hans) van Deventer
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The Maghreb Sociolian Achievement, Ibn Shanab's book on Algerian and Moroccan proverbs, as a model
Proverbs are part of the language of everyday speech, they cannot be studied outside of their relationship to society and language, the vocabulary of the proverbs is the surrounding area.
Soumia hamel
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Woman Wisdom and the ethical vision of the book of Proverbs: An African reflection
An observable gap in scholarship is a comprehensive ethical reflection on the portrayal of wisdom as feminine in the book of Proverbs and its implication for wisdom ethics.
Funlola O. Olojede
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الأفعال الكلامية في الخطاب الجَمْعِي دراسةٌ تداوليةٌ في كتاب الأمثالِ والحِكَم للماوردي [PDF]
الملخَّـــــص تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التعرُّف على الأفعال الكلامية في الخطاب الجمعي، وبيانِ أثرِها التداولي في كتاب (الأمثال والحِكَم) للماوردي، وبيانِ كيفيةِ توظيف الماوردي للفعل الكلامي في أداء الرسالة التي يريد توجيهها إلى المتلقِّي، كما تهدف إلى بيان ...
خالد أبوحكمة
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