How to Read Proverbs by Tremper Longman IIIMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
While this book provided a decent read, it is not as outstanding as some others in this series when John Walton is onboard as a co-author (How to read Genesis is an outstanding example). Perhaps having an extra pair of eyes and mind to bounce ideas of makes for a more refined final product, and thus for this title whereby Longman III is the sole author, the clarity and engagement is noticeably less than the above mentioned collaborative work.
Nevertheless, it still provides insight into how we could better understand the book of Proverbs. I appreciate how Longman III draws reference to similar (and contrasting) themes in other biblical books (Kings, Ecclesiastes and Jeremiah for example), as well as to other Semitic wise sayings. Chapter 8 (Proverbial wisdom in narratives of Joseph and Daniel’s lives) is exceptionally insightful in the self-titled chapter. Also useful would be the recommended commentaries (with comments) for further reading, which is found towards the end of the book.
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