Review: What is Biblical Wisdom?

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Buddy reads are a little bit newer to me, so I'm delighted for the opportunity to go through R.C. Sproul's Crucial Questions series with another reader. Covering 38 different topics in short books, What is Biblical Wisdom? jumped out at me and seemed like a great way to launch into asking the crucial questions of life.

Book Synopsis

Wisdom isn’t something only needed by the foolish and immature. All of us are called to grow in wisdom, for true wisdom has to do with pleasing the God who made us.

In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. He shows that wisdom goes hand in hand with being godly, and he demonstrates the Bible’s practical guidelines for a well-lived life that honors the Lord.

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Book Thoughts

Having heard of the Crucial Questions series by R.C. Sproul, I am grateful that I got to read his text on biblical wisdom where he takes readers through the wisdom literature of the Bible. Starting with an overarching view of wisdom and its meaning and role within the realm of philosophy, Sproul dives into each type of wisdom book in further detail. What I loved most in this succinct volume is that the author offers some keys to better understanding scripture and how we can interpret the wisdom books through knowing the literary devices and cultural context of the time the books were written.

Since this series is meant to be accessible and a good jumping-off point for further study, they are well-geared toward anyone curious about the 38 topics presented or someone who simply wants a refresher on specific themes. In this case, Sproul not only points to how we can grow in wisdom in Christ alone, but also shares practical, real-life examples of biblical application. Readers will enjoy the breakdown of the wisdom books of the Bible and how the information is logically laid out in a way that makes the content easy to grasp.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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