Proverbs Flashcards
1
Q
proverbs is the…
A
best known form of wisdom writings
2
Q
proverbs characterized by…
A
pithy and memorable sayings
3
Q
proverbs answers
A
the basic approach to life
4
Q
Proverbs provides
A
norms (and not universals); there are exceptions
5
Q
Proverbs has what kind of effect?
A
cause and effect
6
Q
step 1
A
literary context of the rest of wisdom literature; understand unit/section w/in book
7
Q
step 2
A
agrarian context; references to kings/monarchy
8
Q
step 3
A
norms, not universal
9
Q
step 4
A
NT wealth and blessing are more spiritual and eschatological
10
Q
step 5
A
catch the big picture (i.e. character formation)
