Wisdom in the Bible The Incarnation prophesied. The Wisdom of
Jesus, the son of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus 1:1-10  Holy Wisdom-
Sophia – Moscow early 18th Century  The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son
of Sirach is one of the “Wisdom” books of the bible, and is one
of the so called books of the apocrypha. This is a startling
book, for many reasons. It contains many prophesies, and much
very practical and earthy advice. In some ways it is like
“Proverbs” or the “Wisdom of Solomon”. Concepts in it are used
by the Lord Jesus Christ (recorded in the Gospels) and other NT
authors. The book begins with a description of “Wisdom”. In many
cases, such as this one, “Wisdom” is none other than the Lord
Jesus Christ. There are many references to Wisdom in the OT, and
the NT also makes this reference: “… Christ, the power of God
and the wisdom of God.” (1Co 1:24 DRB) Sirach makes rather
startling prophesies. 1:1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and
hath been always with him, and is before all time.  This is a
reference to eternality