Twice-Told Proverbs and the Composition of the Book of Proverbs

Twice-Told Proverbs and the Composition of the Book of Proverbs, Volume 1, offers a rigorous examination of repetitive patterns within the biblical text. Daniel C. Snell addresses a significant gap in existing scholarship by cataloging and analyzing repetitive words and verses to determine how the Book of Proverbs was constructed. This scholarly work in biblical criticism and interpretation identifies four distinct stages of composition, suggesting the earliest sections date back to the reign of Hezekiah.

This volume serves as a foundational resource for students of religion and ancient history. It includes detailed indexes of repetitive elements and provides an English translation of J. M. Grintz's influential essay on the composition of Proverbs. As a key text in biblical studies and Old Testament research, Twice-Told Proverbs and the Composition of the Book of Proverbs, Volume 1, provides the data necessary for any serious study of wisdom literature.