Definitions of Characteristics
Which characteristic is this verse?
Things about Wisdom Literature
100

Doesn't show any concern for ancient Israel

Ahistorical

100

Prov 31:1 - The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him...

Not divine revelation

100

Where geographically is wisdom literature found?

Throughout the ancient Near East

200

Human wisdom that is formed by personal experiences and reason.

Not divine revelation

200

Prov 29:2 - When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice

Focus on humanity

200

What is the function of wisdom literature?

Education

300

Advice about life; short statement

Aphorisms
300

Prov 22:2 - The rich and the poor have this in common: The Lord in the maker of them all

Relationship between human and divine

300

What are the three books in the Protestant canon that make up Wisdom Literature?

1. Proverbs

2. Job

3. Ecclesiastes

400

Contrasting human experiences/views on life

Variety of views

400

Eccl 5:18 - This is what I have seen to be good: It is fitting to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of life God gives us; for this is our lot. 

Reflections on life

400

What are the categories of wisdom literature?

Juridical, *Experiential*, Theological

500

About life/death, cause of suffering; could be a narrative or dialogue

Reflections on life

500

Job 5:2 - Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple. 

Aphorism

500

What two concepts is the strange woman representing?

Endogamy and Xenophobia