Finding Favour in the Sight of God
A Theology of Wisdom Literature
InterVarsity Press · Print & ebook · September 18, 2018
There has been an explosion of interest in wisdom literature, and many studies are now available.
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- Who it’s for
- A biblical-theological study tracing wisdom through Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and its connection to Christ.
- Themes
- Biblical wisdom literature, Old Testament theology, Christ and wisdom
- Genres
- Wisdom Literature (Bible), Old Testament Interpretation, Theology
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There has been an explosion of interest in wisdom literature, and many studies are now available. There is every opportunity for people to "get wisdom, get insight" (Prov. 4:5). However, in today's world it seems the practical sensibilities that come from wisdom are found in very few places. Wisdom literature is needed now more than ever. By walking in the way of wisdom, we will "find favour and good success in the sight of God and man" (Prov. 3:4).
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In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Richard Belcher begins with a survey of the problem of wisdom literature in Old Testament theology. Subsequent chapters focus on the message and theology of the books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. These point forward to the need for Christ and the gospel. Belcher concludes by exploring the relationship of Christ to wisdom in terms of his person, work, and teaching ministry.Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Wisdom in Context
A biblical-theological study tracing wisdom through Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and its connection to Christ.
Come here for
- A focused reading of three distinct wisdom books
- Theological connections between Old Testament wisdom and Christ
Expect
- Attention to each book’s message and theology
- A study that moves from Old Testament questions toward Christ and the gospel
Where it sits
| Wisdom Literature (Bible) | 88% |
|---|---|
| Theology | 26% |
| Old Testament Interpretation | 23% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Old Testament Meditations
- Wisdom Literature (Bible)
- Systematic Theology
- Authors
- Richard P. Belcher Jr.
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Published
- September 18, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Biblical wisdom literature · Old Testament theology · Christ and wisdom
- Reading lane
- Old Testament Meditations