DESCRIPTION

The Wisdom Literature of the Bible (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) is filled with practical principles for everyday life. While some Christians are deterred by the pragmatic character of these matter-of-fact guidelines, they are as integral to God's purposes for His people as the explicitly theological material that dominates other parts of Scripture. The Wisdom books tie these two streams of God's revelation together in a way that enriches and strengthens the church.

To help the pastor, scholar, and student unearth the riches of these books for God's people, this volume, part of the Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis series, equips the reader with all of the essential tools. It examines the nature and characteristics of the wisdom genre, explores major themes, provides guidance for preaching and teaching, and a concluding appendix offers advice on using software and online services in exegetical work.

It is a thorough resource for pastors and teachers to help them navigate the sometimes bewildering waters of the Wisdom Literature.

About the author:
Edward M. Curtis (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is professor of biblical studies and theology at Talbot School of Theology. A specialist in Old Testament wisdom literature, Curtis has written a commentary on Song of Songs and study notes on Job, and has co-authored Transformed Thinking: Loving God with All Your Mind.