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Wisdom Literature
1. A unique literary response to faith that emerged and
became refined in Jewish communities of the Diaspora
2. Wisdom literature focused on four main themes:
Gods Creation The natural laws The future
The meaning of life itself
3. Hebrew tradition borrowed and adapted a great
deal from the writings of other cultures
4. According to Hebrew wisdom: The beginning
of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10)
Kinds of Psalms:
Lament Psalms requesting
Gods help and protection in
various needs
Praise and Thanksgiving
Instruction Two types:
wisdom psalms and historical
psalms
Liturgical Psalms used for
Temple celebrations