What is the nature of the book of Ecclesiastes and the author's view of life? 242-246 S.A. What is the nature of the book of Proverbs? 248 S.A. Give the gist of the teachings of the Proverbs. 248 S.A. Give in modern terms three principles of conduct taught in "Enter not into the Path of the Wicked" 255 S.A. Wisdom Literature Dr. Richard G. Moulton says there are three characteristic methods employed in stating the Proverbs: antithesis, comparison, and imagery. In the selection, "Praise of the Wise and Virtuous Woman," can you find examples of these three methods? 256 S.A. The literary forms of the Proverbs are fourfold: the single couplet; clusters of couplets, where several independent sayings are gathered about a common theme; the epigram; and wisdom sonnets. Note these four forms. 501 G.B. 249-257 S.A. Letters In what literary form are the writings of Paul? 413 S.A. What can be said of the style of Paul's letters? 413 S.A. How did Paul's wide experience contribute to his writings? 414 S.A. Varied Styles What type of story common to-day is told by one of the brothers of Abimelech? 333 H.T. Do you think Nathan's method of bringing David to repentance peculiarly effective? Give three literary devices used by Nathan in support of your opinion. 432 H.T. What three stories in the Bible are recognized as among the most charming love stories in the world? 49 H.T. 60 T.J., 35 T.J. {120} What is the circumstance of the only riddle in the Bible? 173 T.J. What literary form did Jesus most often use in speaking to the people? 133 L.J. 4. The Literary Value of the Books of Prophecy Isaiah In what literary form are many of Isaiah's prophecies written? 277 S.A. What qualities in Isaiah's poetry give it a high place in literature? 277 S.A. Dr. Richard G. Moulton says that in Isaiah's poetry, men's thoughts are directed toward the great idea of a universal spiritual dominion. In "Comfort Ye My People," what passages do you think have this purpose? 284, 285 S.A. Isaiah is said to be a master of satire and pathos, of proverb and parable, of simile and metaphor. In his sublime words, "The Triumph of the Man of Sorrows," can you find evidences of these literary forms? 288, 289 S.A. Jeremiah What was the theme of Jeremiah's prophecy? 297 S.A. What symbolic use did Jeremiah make of the potter and his clay? 301 S.A. Hosea