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Wisdom in a Traffic Light

Joe wrote 6 days ago: This was from a series of sermond my pastor was preaching through the book of Proverbs called … more →

Tags: Bible, Sabbath, Sermons, Wisdom

On Decision Making5 comments

spurgeon wrote 1 week ago: “Proverbs, and the wisdom literature in general, counter the idea that being spiritual means handing … more →

Tags: Graeme Goldsworthy, proverbs

Newsom on Job Restoring the "Order" of the Moral World: An Answer to the Satan's Challenge

Adam Couturier wrote 4 weeks ago: I came across this great quote last night, and I thought I would share it.  Enjoy! “The satan … more →

Tags: Carol Newsom, Job, The Satan

Some Notes on Ecclesiastes 7:28

HAT wrote 1 month ago: Since we have been talking about talking about Ecclesiastes on Sunday, I have finally taken the plun … more →

Tags: Offerings, Ecclesiastes 7:28, Johanna Bos, Wil Gafney, Women in the Bible, Ecclesiastes, Christian Life, sharing spiritual journeys

Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs: Fate as a Dog Edition

Adam Couturier wrote 1 month ago: This Saturday’s Sumerian Proverb (which, as usual, is drawn from Bendt Alster’s book, Pr … more →

Tags: Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs, Sumerian

Two Great Messages

Timothy wrote 1 month ago: From Westminster Seminary’s Chapel. Dr. John Fesko delivered an excellent message on the first … more →

Tags: Lectures, theology of the cross, Reading Scripture, Grace, The Gospel, Westminster Seminary CA, audio lecture, Reading of God's Word, John Fesko

Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs: The Donkey as a Metaphor Edition

Adam Couturier wrote 1 month ago: It has been a while since I have published anything for this series.  So I decided to give you a bit … more →

Tags: proverbs, Wisdom, Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs, Sumerian Proverb, Sumerian, Runaway Donkey

Article or Book Suggestions Welcomed and Greatly Appreciated!9 comments

Adam Couturier wrote 2 months ago: Hello everyone, I just got clearance to take an guided independent research course this semester wit … more →

Tags: Gordon Conwell, Education, Graduate School, Help, imagery, Metaphor, Symbols

Instructions of Merikare4 comments

Rob Kashow wrote 2 months ago: Well tended is mankind — god’s cattle, He made sky and earth for their sake, He subdued the water mo … more →

Tags: Ancient Near East, ANE, ANE Wisdom Literature

Retributive Justice is a Sometime Thing

Adam Couturier wrote 2 months ago: I have been terrible at writing posts this summer as well as reading others posts (which explains th … more →

Tags: proverbs, retributive justice, Doug Mangum

Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs3 comments

Adam Couturier wrote 3 months ago: Todays random Sumerian Proverb from Bendt Alster’s book, Proverbs of Ancient Sumer is as follo … more →

Tags: wisdom lit, Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs, Sumerian Proverb, Sumerian

Show Me Your Ways, O Lord

Matt Honstain wrote 3 months ago: “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you … more →

Tags: OT - Poetry / Wisdom, Christianity, Jesus, David, Psalms, Sovereignty, peter

Government isn't the Answer

Laz wrote 4 months ago: I’m currently listening to Mark Driscoll’s sermon series on the enigmatic book of Eccles … more →

Tags: Faith, Politics, Religion, Government, Mark Driscoll, Brinks

Some small changes to the blog...2 comments

Adam Couturier wrote 4 months ago: I have made a very minor change to this blog.  There is now a separate tag for Hebrew resources and … more →

Tags: Blog, Updated Wisdom Literature Bibliography

Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs: July 4th3 comments

Adam Couturier wrote 4 months ago: Occasionally (when I haven’t been bogged down with other responsibilities), I post a Sumerian Prover … more →

Tags: wisdom lit, proverbs, Saturday is for Sumerian Proverbs, Bendt Alster, sumer, Sumerian, Ben

The Old and New Testaments

djeter wrote 5 months ago: Avery Cardinal Dulles No sophisticated reader today needs to be told that the Old Testament did not … more →

Tags: Avery Cardinal Dulles, Revelation In The Old Testament, Stages Of Salvation History, The Call of Abraham, Exodus and Sinai, The Prophets, Deuteronomy, Messianic and Apocalyptic Expectation, Psalms

Charles Dickens, The Book of Proverbs, and Biblical Interpretation.

Adam Couturier wrote 5 months ago: Because of a recent book meme, I thought about writing how Charles Dickens has had an impact on the … more →

Tags: wisdom lit, Exegesis, Biblical Interpretation, Proverbs 1-9, Great Expectations, Charles Dickens, Lady Wisdom

The Hilarity of Roland Murphy

Adam Couturier wrote 5 months ago: Roland Murphy is one of my favorite commentators.  He wrote with such a clarity and generally with a … more →

Tags: Roland Murphy

My Thoughts on the Form of the Instruction in Proverbs 1-9

Adam Couturier wrote 5 months ago: The other day my friend, Calvin, and I were chatting about the form of the instruction, as it pertai … more →

Tags: wisdom lit, proverbs, Form Criticism, Instruction Genre, Proverbs 1-9


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