Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (The New American Commentary | NAC)

by Duane A. Garrett

Publisher:

B&H

, 1993

Overview

Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture.

In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the Christian community, the NAC focuses on two concerns. First, the commentary emphasizes how each section of a book fits together so that the reader becomes aware of the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole. The writers, however, remain aware of the Bible’s inherently rich variety. Second, the NAC is produced with the conviction that the Bible primarily belongs to the church. We believe that scholarship and the academy provide an indispensable foundation for biblical understanding and the service of Christ, but the editors and authors of this series have attempted to communicate the findings of their research in a manner that will build up the whole body of Christ. Thus, the commentary concentrates on theological exegesis, while providing practical, applicable exposition.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Everything is transitory and therefore of no lasting value. People are caught in the trap of the absurd and pursue empty pleasures. They build their lives on lies.” (Page 283)

“Life is composed of joy and sorrow, building and destroying, and living and dying. Each comes at the proper time. This reminds us that we are creatures of time and not yet able to partake of the joys of eternity. No one can be happy who has not come to grips with the reality that life is full of changes and sorrows as well as continuity and joy. We must accept that we are mortal and governed by time.” (Page 298)

“True piety manifests itself as intellectual humility (vv. 5–8), submission of material wealth to God’s rule (vv. 9–10), and patient acceptance of divine discipline (vv. 11–12).” (Page 80)

“Wisdom is not abstract, secular, or academic but personal and theological. To reject wisdom is to reject God.” (Page 72)

“Nevertheless, the Teacher’s arguments drive the readers not to the self but to God as the only giver of permanent worth—not simply to doctrines about God or to the teachings of the wise but to the very person of God.” (Page 277)

Product Details

• Title: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
• Author: Duane A. Garrett
• Series: New American Commentary
• Volume: 14
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 1993
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Pages: 448
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Proverbs › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Ecclesiastes › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781430076216, 9781433675577, 1433675579, 1430076216
• Resource ID: LLS:29.25.3
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-09T17:43:31Z

About Duane A. Garrett

Duane A. Garrett brings to Southern Seminary many years of teaching, writing, research and pastoral experience. He has served on the faculty of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Bethel Seminary, Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, Mid-America Baptist Seminary and Korea Baptist Seminary. His books include Song of Songs in the Word Biblical Commentary; A Modern Grammar for Classical Hebrew; Angels and the New Spirituality; Authority and Interpretation; and Hosea and Joel in the New American Commentary. He also serves as the general editor for The Archaeology Study Bible from Zondervan Press.