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Questions to ask when studying proverbs

By Filings on Thu, 05/15/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Proverbs
Hermeneutics
Genre
Poetry

“Separating absolute truths from passages admitting to real-life exceptions is a challenge that has daunted even the most scholarly interpreters…..These principles yield five questions that can offer an aid to pastors and church leaders in helping their flocks observe Proverbs’ timeless truths.” - BJU Seminary

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