Wisdom Literature Chapter 7 Flashcards

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What are some of the main differences between wisdom and intelligence?

Wisdom is knowing how to live your life, having strong morals, understanding responsibility, and maturity. Intelligence is knowing facts and information.

What is the meaning of 'fear of the Lord'?

To know what life is about, to learn humility, to understand there is a higher power.

What is the basic description of the Book of Job?

Deals with righteous human suffering or the Problem of Evil.

What is the basic description of the Book of Wisdom?

Deals with life lessons and human experience, written by Jews in Greece. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic description of the Book of Sirach?

Talks about coming to know God and includes a passage on 'True Friendship'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic description of the Book of Ecclesiastes?

We find happiness in God alone; earthly happiness is temporary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic description of the Book of Song of Songs?

A book written as love poetry about human love and the love between God and humanity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic description of the Book of Psalms?

There are 150 Psalms, many attributed to King David; they are songs, prayers, and religious poems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic description of the Book of Proverbs?

Practical/everyday wise sayings often attributed to King Solomon. Signup and view all the answers

What are some more in-depth ideas about the Book of Job?

It challenges the idea that suffering is a punishment for sin and explores the question of why good people suffer. Signup and view all the answers

What does Job learn through his experience?

Job learns to trust God and accept his place in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What can we learn from Job's experience?

No one is perfect except for God. Signup and view all the answers

How do the sages gain wisdom through observation and reflection?

Sages study nature and people, then reflect on their observations to learn. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major qualities of a wise person?

Balance, Certainty, Integrity, A Listening Heart. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Differences Between Wisdom and Intelligence

Wisdom involves strong morals, responsibility, respect for others, and understanding right from wrong.
Intelligence focuses on factual knowledge and scientific understanding.

Meaning of "Fear of the Lord"

Represents humility and recognition of a higher power.
Involves understanding one's relationship with God.

Description of the Book of Job

Addresses the theme of righteous human suffering and the Problem of Evil.

Description of the Book of Wisdom

Contains life lessons derived from human experiences.
Written by Jews in Greece and is the last book of the Hebrew Bible.

Description of the Book of Sirach

Explores the theme of coming to know God.
Includes passages on the significance of "True Friendship."

Description of the Book of Ecclesiastes

Emphasizes that true happiness is found in God alone.
Highlights the transient nature of earthly happiness.

Description of the Book of Song of Songs

Composed as love poetry celebrating human love and divine love between God and humanity.

Description of the Book of Psalms

Contains 150 Psalms, many attributed to King David.
Includes songs, prayers, and poems for liturgical worship, such as Laments, Praise, and Thanksgiving.

Description of the Book of Proverbs

Traditionally attributed to King Solomon.
Comprises practical and everyday wise sayings.

In-Depth Ideas About the Book of Job

Challenges the Deuteronomic view that suffering is a punishment for sin.
Job, despite being righteous, undergoes profound suffering and questions God.
God responds with questions rather than direct answers, illustrating the complexity of suffering.

Lesson Job Learns Through His Experience

Job learns to trust in God's wisdom and acknowledges that he may not understand divine reasons.
Emphasizes the importance of humility and acceptance of one's place in the world.

Lessons from Job's Experience

Highlights that imperfection is intrinsic to humanity, whereas God remains perfect.

Gaining Wisdom Through Observation and Reflection

Sages are wise counselors who observe and reflect on nature and human behavior to attain wisdom.

Four Major Qualities of a Wise Person

Balance: Enables enjoyment of life and appropriate emotional responses.
Certainty: Provides security, allowing confident decision-making.
Integrity: Encourages humility and virtuous living, guiding moral actions.
A Listening Heart: Cultivates empathy and consideration for others, enhancing one's role in creation.

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Explore key concepts in Wisdom Literature with these flashcards from Chapter 7. Learn the distinctions between wisdom and intelligence as well as the significance of the 'fear of the Lord'. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of moral principles and teachings.