Tag: wisdom literature

The Origin of the Holy Trinity is Found in Wisdom Literature

April 30, 2017

In “sapiential” or “wisdom literature” using metaphors is common. In the Book of Sirach, the author is imagining God as a king and ruler who is sitting on his heavenly throne directing providence through the divine word. This image of God prepares the way for the mystery of the Holy Trinity. From this image we are led to imagine a sovereign … More The Origin of the Holy Trinity is Found in Wisdom Literature

Wisdom Literature

April 9, 2017

Ancient Biblical wisdom literature is beautifully poetic and filled with creative metaphors. Two components of wisdom literature include: (1) envisioning the world and (2) imagining the nature and destiny of human beings. These components of the human imagination can be observed in the scripture verses of Psalm 14 and in Song of Solomon. In terms of envisioning the … More Wisdom Literature