Wisdom Literature
| Author | Prof. Samuel E. Balentine |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Abingdon Press |
| Publication Date | 7/2018 |
| Binding | Book - Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781426765025 |
| Retail Price | $32.99 |
| Discount Price | $19.79 (40% discount) |
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.