Wisdom of Solomon
Deuterocanon · 5 sections · scripture: World English Bible
A long poem in Greek, written by a Jew who had read the philosophers, addressed to rulers and spoken in the voice of Solomon. The author never names himself and never names Solomon either, but in chapters 7 to 9 he speaks as the king who asked God for wisdom instead of riches, and he prays Solomon's prayer again at length.
From the commentary's introduction to Wisdom of Solomon, written by an AI. All the scripture below is free to read; the commentary on each section is in the full edition (this book has a free preview).
- The Souls of the Righteous Are in the Hand of God": Two Ways of Reckoning with Death Wisdom of Solomon 1–5 commentary free
- A Breath of the Power of God": Solomon's Love of Wisdom, and His Prayer Wisdom of Solomon 6–9
- You Love All Things That Are": Wisdom in History, and the Mercy of God Wisdom of Solomon 10–12
- The Architect from His Works": Nature, Idols, and the Making of Gods Wisdom of Solomon 13–15
- Your All-Powerful Word Leaped from Heaven": The Exodus Told Again Wisdom of Solomon 16–19