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Overview of the Bible Part 4: Wisdom Literature

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An overview of the Bible exploring the Wisdom Literature. In this fourth episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the wisdom literature; Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Aside from a brief overview of each book, we also discuss different poetic devices and ways for living as we explore the wisdom literature found in Scripture.

Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams:

  • Book: 'Old Testament Introduction' by Longman & Dillard
  • Book: 'A Long Obedience in the Same direction' by Eugene Peterson
  • Book: 'Exploring the Old Testament - Vol 3: Psalms and Wisdom' by Ernest Lucas
  • Book: 'Dictionary of the Old Testament Wisdom, Poetry and Writings' by Tremper Longman
  • Book: 'The Art of Biblical Poetry' by Robert Alter'
  • Website: The Bible Project - Biblical Poetry

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    Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.

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    Bible StreamsBy Riverlife Baptist Church, Jo Leutton
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