
Finding Favour in the Sight of God
A Theology of Wisdom Literature
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Finding Favour in the Sight of God
A Theology of Wisdom Literature
About this book
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).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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Series preface
- Author’s preface
- Abbreviations
- Chapter One: The problem of wisdom literature in Old Testament theology
- Chapter Two: The message of Proverbs 1 – 9
- Chapter Three: The hermeneutics of Proverbs
- Chapter Four: The theology of Proverbs
- Chapter Five: Theological issues in Job 1 – 3
- Chapter Six: Divine retribution, suffering and God’s justice: Job 4 – 26
- Chapter Seven: Where is wisdom to be found? (Job 27 – 42)
- Chapter Eight: Key questions concerning the book of Ecclesiastes
- Chapter Nine: The message of Qohelet
- Chapter Ten: The theology of Ecclesiastes
- Chapter Eleven: Jesus and wisdom
- Bibliography
- Notes
- Author index
- Scripture index
- Titles in this series
- About the author
- More titles from InterVarsity Press
- Copyright