Wisdom Revealed: The Message of Biblical Wisdom Literature--Then and Now

Humans seeking to understand the nature of reality have learned to discern lifes patterns and to respond to lifes vicissitudes by acting wisely doing what brings happiness and success. The Bible is a record of that journey. It represents the inspired attempt to become wise at the deepest level living harmoniously with ones community the earth and the Creator. Through their inspirational teachings the sages of the biblical wisdom tradition offer time-honored advice about some of lifes most difficult concerns including the problem of pain the suffering of the innocent the nature of evil the justice of God and the pervasiveness of death. Wisdom Revealed a survey of biblical wisdom literature offers perspective on topics that arise as one follows the text always with an eye on the big picture namely daily living. Those who read this literature will be exposed to a set of core values necessary for vital citizenship and effective leadership at all levels of life. They will also obtain time-honored advice about how to deal with lifes uncertainties in a holistic and pragmatic manner focusing on what it means to be human in the presence of God.