Wisdom Literature
Ebook
Overview
If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom formed in the life of faith, its end is nothing less than the shaping of a moral self and community attuned to the character of God. This pursuit of wisdom is an ongoing journey, never a simple arrival.
For the wisdom writings of the Old Testament, the pursuit of wisdom calls for the ongoing attainment of instruction, insight, shrewdness, knowledge, prudence, learning, and skill. And persons who attain wisdom think more deeply, are more discerning, and have a keener insight into the complexities and nuances of decision making. For a world-perspective that assumes the power and reality of divinity, being wise means living ethically - and to live ethically, one must be in a constant intellectual pursuit of meaning.
The book details the structure, themes, and contribution to both ancient and modern society of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The chapters on Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon will discuss the consonance and dissonance with “canonical wisdom,” giving special attention to the development of their core ideas. The book will conclude with a chapter on Wisdom’s abiding legacy.
Wisdom literature is foundational to our life and learning.
Examines key theological issues, significance, and consequences for belief in the God of the Old Testament.
Frames and addresses basic but thorny historical and theological questions.
Details religious and cultural contextual issues that are relevant to students.
Readers will have a clearer understanding of God s relationship to the world.
Readers will be better able to speak to historical and theological concerns, issues, and questions about God.
Readers will have a clear grasp of the context from which and to which the Wisdom literature spoke.
Product Details
- Title : Wisdom Literature
- Author: Balentine, Samuel E.
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication Date: 2018
- ISBN: 9781426765360