WALKING THE WAY OF THE WISE

A Biblical Theology of Wisdom

MITCHELL L. CHASE

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For my friend Caleb Dye,

who helps me run the race

with greater joy.

CONTENTS

Series Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 The Knowledge of Good and Evil

2 Righteous Suffering and Spiritual Warfare

3 Walking the Path Toward Inheritance

4 What Was Right in Their Own Eyes

5 Singing with a Choir of Witnesses

6 Wisdom for Royal Sons and Daughters

7 Covenant Love for Covenant People

8 A Fleeting Life Under the Sun

9 Following Lady Folly into Exile

10 Something Greater Than Solomon

11 Walking Wisely in Evil Days

12 The End of the Narrow Way

Discussion Guide

Scripture Index

SERIES PREFACE

L. MICHAEL MORALES

Biblical Theology has surely entered a spring season, causing all who love the Scriptures to rejoice in the beauty and strength of its array of blossoms. Happily, since the original Essential Studies in Biblical Theology has proven to be a particularly ripe vine, IVP Academic has extended its publication for another round of volumes in the series, in good hope of further fruit.

From the dozens of dissertations coming out of biblical studies departments, and technical monographs of established scholars, down to weekly ministry-related blogposts, the increasing output of works of biblical theology has continued unabated. Nevertheless, the special features of the ESBT series, which led to its ...