How might we say the OT Wisdom Literature relates to the Law of Moses? Wisdom writings are consistent with the Law of Moses, but recognize that the Law may not be directly applicable to all events in life so – wisdom is needed to interpret and apply the truth. How might we say that OT Wisdom Literature relates to both the rest of the Old Testament and from Greek philosophical systems? The Wisdom writings differ from the Books of the Law and the Prophets in that they draw on practical human experience of living in the world, rather than on the of revelation. “thus saith Lord” kinds However, presence & revelation are not dismissed by the God’s Wisdom writing; rather they are assumed. Wisdom writings are fully consistent with Jewish theistic & ethical creeds. The Hebrew Wisdom Literature deals with general ethical and religious topics the concrete issues of life without any effort at a – – philosophical system. do rather than is the (“How you live” “What meaning of ) life.” In what key way does the OT Wisdom Literature differ from the Historical and Prophetic Books of the OT? The Historical & Prophetic books primarily deal with major events during which God speaks through prophets and priests. The Wisdom Literature reflects the time in-between these great events, helping to guide the people through the daily routines of life and its challenges – how to discipline an unruly child, how to teach children what they need to know to become worthy adults, the dangers of gossip and slander, the need for hard work, the dangers of wealth, why wicked people seem to prosper, the dangers of immoral behavior, why people suffer, etc. According to the OT Wisdom Literature, where does all wisdom begin? God is the Creator both of people and the physical world, and all wisdom begins with that understanding. of God is the beginning of “The fear wisdom.” What is one primary way OT Wisdom Literature differs from some of the prominent Greek philosophies, including especially the later Gnosticism? Wisdom accepts that the created world is good; there is no evidence in creation of the evil material world of Greek thought. God’s
How might we say the OT Wisdom Literature relates to the Law of Moses? Wisdom writings are consistent with the Law of Moses, but recognize that the Law may not be directly applicable to all events in life – so wisdom is needed to interpret and apply the truth. How might we say that OT Wisdom Literature relates to both the rest of the Old Testament and from Greek philosophical systems? The Wisdom writings differ from the Books of the Law and the Prophets in that they draw on practical human experience of living in the world, rather than on “thus saith the Lord” kinds of revelation. However, God’s presence & revelation are not dismissed by the Wisdom writing; rather they are assumed. Wisdom writings are fully consistent with Jewish theistic & ethical creeds. The Hebrew Wisdom Literature deals with general ethical and religious topics – the concrete issues of life – without any effort at a philosophical system. (“How do you live” rather than “What is the meaning of life.” ) In what key way does the OT Wisdom Literature differ from the Historical and Prophetic Books of the OT? The Historical & Prophetic books primarily deal with major events during which God speaks through prophets and priests. The Wisdom Literature reflects the time in-between these great events, helping to guide the people through the daily routines of life and its challenges – how to discipline an unruly child, how to teach children what they need to know to become worthy adults, the dangers of gossip and slander, the need for hard work, the dangers of wealth, why wicked people seem to prosper, the dangers of immoral behavior, why people suffer, etc. According to the OT Wisdom Literature, where does all wisdom begin? God is the Creator both of people and the physical world, and all wisdom begins with that understanding. “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.” What is one primary way OT Wisdom Literature differs from some of the prominent Greek philosophies, including especially the later Gnosticism? Wisdom accepts that the created world is good; there is no evidence in God’s creation of the evil material world of Greek thought.