num_pages: 272
description: 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.
language: English
title: Finding Favour in the Sight of God: A Theology of Wisdom Literature
publisher: IVP Academic