Wisdom Literature
Books that provide guidance for living a godly life.
The Wisdom Books offer practical guidance for daily living, exploring profound questions about suffering, joy, meaning, and human experience. Through poetry, proverbs, and philosophical reflection, these books teach how to live skillfully and righteously in God's world.
Books in Wisdom Literature
Job
A profound exploration of human suffering and divine justice.
Key Events:
- Job's Testing
- Friends' Debates
- Elihu's Speech
- God's Response
Psalms
A collection of prayers, praises, and reflections expressing the full range of human emotion.
Key Events:
- David's Psalms
- Songs of Ascent
- Messianic Psalms
- Praise Psalms
Proverbs
Practical wisdom for godly living in everyday situations.
Key Events:
- Wisdom's Call
- Solomon's Proverbs
- Wise Sayings
- Virtuous Woman
Ecclesiastes
A philosophical reflection on the meaning of life and its apparent vanity.
Key Events:
- Vanity of Life
- Seasons of Time
- Joy in Labor
- Fear God
Song of Solomon
A poetic celebration of love between a man and woman.
Key Events:
- Courtship
- Wedding
- Marital Love
- Love's Strength
Key Information
Key Themes
Wisdom vs. Folly
Fear of the Lord
Meaning and Purpose
Suffering and Providence
Human Relationships