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Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life
In Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, Ralph K. Hawkins turns our attention to the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) and how it can correct us, train us in righteousness, and ultimately empower us for successful living. These are some of the most inspired writings on the Good Life the world has ever known, in which ancient Israel’s sages wrote about how to live stable, harmonious, productive, and joyous lives. Together, they interlock to cover the entire field of wisdom, providing contemporary readers with the tools to develop a unified world view with God at the center. Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life culls out the guidance of ancient Israel’s sages for a modern society that has been cut adrift from its moorings.

Full of wisdom and practically written, this book could be used as a supplementary text in an undergraduate or seminary course in the Wisdom Literature, and it would certainly be useful for pastors in their sermon preparation or even just general reading.

Table of Contents:
  1. Winning and the Wisdom Literature
  2. A Mindset of Integrity
  3. A Mindset of Community
  4. A Mindset of Communication
  5. A Mindset of Cause-and-Effect
  6. A Mindset of Goal-Setting
  7. A Mindset of Work
  8. A Mindset of Health
  9. A Mindset of Abundance
  10. A Mindset of Joy
About the Author
Ralph K. Hawkins (PhD, Andrews University) is professor of religion and director of the Program in Religion at Averett University. He is co-director of the Jordan Valley Excavation Project (JVEP) and the author of several books, including The Iron Age I Structure on Mt. Ebal: Excavation and Interpretation (Eisenbrauns), How Israel became a People (Abingdon Press), and Discovering Exodus: Content, Interpretation, Reception (SPCK/Eerdmans). An Anglican priest, Hawkins has also written pastoral books, including While I Was Praying: Finding Insights about God in Old Testament Prayers (Smyth & Helwys), and Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the Pitfalls of King Saul (Thomas Nelson).
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Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life
In Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, Ralph K. Hawkins turns our attention to the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) and how it can correct us, train us in righteousness, and ultimately empower us for successful living. These are some of the most inspired writings on the Good Life the world has ever known, in which ancient Israel’s sages wrote about how to live stable, harmonious, productive, and joyous lives. Together, they interlock to cover the entire field of wisdom, providing contemporary readers with the tools to develop a unified world view with God at the center. Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life culls out the guidance of ancient Israel’s sages for a modern society that has been cut adrift from its moorings.

Full of wisdom and practically written, this book could be used as a supplementary text in an undergraduate or seminary course in the Wisdom Literature, and it would certainly be useful for pastors in their sermon preparation or even just general reading.

Table of Contents:
  1. Winning and the Wisdom Literature
  2. A Mindset of Integrity
  3. A Mindset of Community
  4. A Mindset of Communication
  5. A Mindset of Cause-and-Effect
  6. A Mindset of Goal-Setting
  7. A Mindset of Work
  8. A Mindset of Health
  9. A Mindset of Abundance
  10. A Mindset of Joy
About the Author
Ralph K. Hawkins (PhD, Andrews University) is professor of religion and director of the Program in Religion at Averett University. He is co-director of the Jordan Valley Excavation Project (JVEP) and the author of several books, including The Iron Age I Structure on Mt. Ebal: Excavation and Interpretation (Eisenbrauns), How Israel became a People (Abingdon Press), and Discovering Exodus: Content, Interpretation, Reception (SPCK/Eerdmans). An Anglican priest, Hawkins has also written pastoral books, including While I Was Praying: Finding Insights about God in Old Testament Prayers (Smyth & Helwys), and Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the Pitfalls of King Saul (Thomas Nelson).
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by Ralph Hawkins

Overview

In Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, Ralph K. Hawkins turns our attention to the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) and how it can correct us, train us in righteousness, and ultimately empower us for successful living. These are some of the most inspired writings on the Good Life the world has ever known, in which ancient Israel’s sages wrote about how to live stable, harmonious, productive, and joyous lives. Together, they interlock to cover the entire field of wisdom, providing contemporary readers with the tools to develop a unified world view with God at the center. Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life culls out the guidance of ancient Israel’s sages for a modern society that has been cut adrift from its moorings.

Full of wisdom and practically written, this book could be used as a supplementary text in an undergraduate or seminary course in the Wisdom Literature, and it would certainly be useful for pastors in their sermon preparation or even just general reading.

Table of Contents:
  1. Winning and the Wisdom Literature
  2. A Mindset of Integrity
  3. A Mindset of Community
  4. A Mindset of Communication
  5. A Mindset of Cause-and-Effect
  6. A Mindset of Goal-Setting
  7. A Mindset of Work
  8. A Mindset of Health
  9. A Mindset of Abundance
  10. A Mindset of Joy
About the Author
Ralph K. Hawkins (PhD, Andrews University) is professor of religion and director of the Program in Religion at Averett University. He is co-director of the Jordan Valley Excavation Project (JVEP) and the author of several books, including The Iron Age I Structure on Mt. Ebal: Excavation and Interpretation (Eisenbrauns), How Israel became a People (Abingdon Press), and Discovering Exodus: Content, Interpretation, Reception (SPCK/Eerdmans). An Anglican priest, Hawkins has also written pastoral books, including While I Was Praying: Finding Insights about God in Old Testament Prayers (Smyth & Helwys), and Leadership Lessons: Avoiding the Pitfalls of King Saul (Thomas Nelson).

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781496465924
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/15/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 304
File size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1: Winning and Wisdom Literature

Defines what is meant by "winning" in life and how different the ancient biblical meaning is from the modern concept. The author intro- duces the concept of "wisdom" and the literature of Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and certain psalms.

Chapter 2: A Mindset of Integrity

Explores the need to return to a "fear of God," which is "the beginning of wisdom," leading to us to act out of our love for the Lord and not what would benefit us.

Chapter 3: A Mindset of Community

Discusses how modern society has become disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and community structures, resulting in increased loneliness. The ancient sages knew, however, what is essential for a healthy society.

Chapter 4: A Mindset of Communication

How we communicate with others affects relationships in every arena of our lives and, ultimately, demonstrates the value of our reli- gion.

Chapter 5: A Mindset of Cause and Effect

Explores covenant promises of blessings or curses as relating to obedience or disobedience, and how this principle relates to contem- porary life.

Chapter 6: A Mindset of Goal Setting

Considers ancient teachings on seeking advice and making plans that please the Lord, and the importance of goal setting for people today.

Chapter 7: A Mindset of Work

Discusses the transformation of work from a curse to a gift, as recounted by the Teacher in Ecclesiastes and based on the continuing work of God in the world.

Chapter 8: A Mindset of Health

Explores various Wisdom passages and considers their relationship to current studies of the biology of belief, with a discussion of the importance of the mind-body effect.

Chapter 9: A Mindset of Abundance

Focuses on what the sages had to say about wealth and poverty and how they provide guidance for us today.

Chapter 10: A Mindset of Joy

Considers the quest of the Teacher to find meaning, joy, and satisfaction in life. Examines the meaning of his conclusion in Ecclesiastes that everything is "vanity" and yet commends a joyous response.

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