One of the central motifs of the Book of Proverbs is the comparison of the wise and the foolish. We examine the power of paradox and how the artistry and skill of the ancient authors prevent us from using the Scriptures as a simple "rulebook for life." Plus David Brent from The Office makes an appearance. What could he possibly have to do with a fool?
Show Notes:
1. E.J. Schnabel. "Wisdom." In the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Eds. T. Desmond Alexander, Brian Rosner, D.A. Carson, Graeme Goldsworthy. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000. 843-848.
2. Verlyn Verbrugge, ed. "σοφια". New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology. Abridged Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
3. Miriam Lichtheim. "Instruction of Amenemope (1.47)." The Context of Scripture, Vol. 1 – Canonical Compositions from the Biblical World. William Hallo, ed. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill, 2003. 115-122.
Music:
Scott Buckley. Borealis. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Teknoaxe. The Exile of Kronos. https://www.youtube.com/c/teknoaxe/featured
Scott Buckley. She Moved Mountains. www.scottbuckley.com.au
