The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Proverbs (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Old Testament Exposition of Hebrew Wisdom, Moral Theology, and Practical RighteousnessBy Robert F. Horton
Length12h 39m
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Robert F. Horton's The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Proverbs is a lucid Victorian exposition of Israel's great manual of practical wisdom. Moving through the collection's aphorisms, admonitions, and poems—especially the majestic figure of Wisdom—Horton treats Proverbs as both literature and moral theology. His style is elevated yet pastoral, combining close attention to Hebrew proverbial form with a preacher's concern for conscience, conduct, and the "fear of the Lord" as the root of knowledge. Horton, a distinguished English Congregationalist minister and theologian, brought to the volume the habits of the pulpit, the academy, and the reform-minded Nonconformist conscience. Educated at Oxford and known for his intellectual seriousness, he wrote at a time when biblical criticism, social ethics, and evangelical devotion were being newly negotiated. His commentary reflects that moment: reverent, thoughtful, morally urgent, and eager to show Scripture addressing modern life. This book is recommended to readers seeking more than technical annotation. Students of wisdom literature, clergy, and reflective lay readers will find in Horton a guide who interprets Proverbs as a disciplined education of character, speech, work, family, and public righteousness.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length12 hrs 39 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Proverbs (Annotated)
26THE TONGUE.
2INTRODUCTION.
27XIII.
3I.
28PRIDE AND HUMILITY.
4THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM.
29XIV.
5II.
30THE INWARD UNAPPROACHABLE LIFE.
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6WISDOM AS THE GUIDE OF CONDUCT.
31XV.
7III.
32A PASSIONATE DISPOSITION.
8THE EARTHLY REWARDS OF WISDOM.
33XVI.
9IV.
34A JUST BALANCE.
10EDUCATION: THE CHILD'S THOUGHT OF THE PARENT.
35XVII.
11V.
36FRIENDSHIP.
12THE WAYS AND ISSUES OF SIN.
37XVIII.
13VI.
38THE EVIL OF ISOLATION.
14CERTAIN EXAMPLES OF THE BINDING CHARACTER OF OUR OWN ACTIONS.
39XIX.
15VII.
40HUMAN FREEDOM.
16REALISM IN MORAL TEACHING.
41XX.
17VIII.
42IDLENESS.
18THE FIRST-BORN OF THE CREATOR.
43XXI.
19IX.
44WINE.
20TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY.
45XXII.
21X.
46THE TREATMENT OF THE POOR.
22WEALTH.
47XXIII.
23XI.
48EDUCATION: THE PARENT'S THOUGHT OF THE CHILD.
24GOODNESS.
49XXIV.
25XII.
50FORGIVING.
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