Viljoen, AnnekeVenter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947-2013-11-202013-11-202013-09-25Viljoen, A. & Venter, P.M., 2013, ‘An exploration of the symbolic world of Proverbs 10:1–15:33 with specific reference to “the fear of the Lord”’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 69(1), Art. #2008, 6 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v69i1.20080259-9422 (print)2078-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v69i1.2008http://hdl.handle.net/2263/32533This article is based on the author’s PhD thesis entitled ‘An exploration of the symbolic world of Proverbs 10:1−15:33 with specific reference to ‘the fear of the Lord’”, prepared under the supervision of Prof. Pieter M. Venter in the Department of Old Testament Studies, University of Pretoria, South Africa. (http://hdl.handle.net/2263/32997)Alternative approaches to text interpretation have introduced an opportunity to understand the biblical text afresh. One such an alternative approach is a Ricoeurian hermeneutic. Ricoeur’s understanding of the referential intention of poetic texts will be drawn on to explore its interpretive contribution to a reading of Proverbs 10:1–15:33 with specific reference to the phrase ‘the fear of the Lord’. It is suggested that the proposed reading strategy is a most productive effort.en© 2013. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.ExplorationProverbsFear of the LordBible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Article