OLD TESTAMENT:
WISDOM LITERATURE

Introduction

The biblical narrative will come alive as you explore how the chapters, stories, events, and literary forms all fit together in God's redemptive story. This survey course traces the books that make up the wisdom literature genre.

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SESSION 1: Wisdom Literature

The storyline discussion takes a brief hiatus as Dr. Miller defines the genre of wisdom literature.
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SESSION 2: Job (Part 1)

Dr. Miller discusses the purpose of Job as well as misinterpretations of the book.
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SESSION 3: Job (Part 2)

Dr. Miller continues the discussion on Job with a look at the structure, with special focus on the believer’s motives and mindset on serving God.
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SESSION 4: Psalms (Part 1) 

This lecture introduces the book of Psalms. Dr. Miller examines the themes and structure.
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SESSION 5: PSALMS (PART 2)

Dr. Miller finishes his discussion on Psalms with details about the Messianic Psalms.
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SESSION 6: Ecclesiastes (Part 1)

Dr. Miller introduces Ecclesiastes, explains its background, and offers the trouble that many readers have with the book.
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SESSION 7: Ecclesiastes (Part 2)

Dr. Miller continues the discussion on Ecclesiastes and the need everyone has for God and His love in the midst of a fallen world.
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SESSION 8: Proverbs

In this lecture, Dr. Miller walks through the book of Proverbs in great detail, discussing the need for wisdom in every part of the Christian’s life.
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SESSION 9: Song of Solomon

Dr. Miller discusses the purpose and structure of Song and Songs and God’s emphasis on purity through it.
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