Wisdom Literature

According to the Book of Proverbs, "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of... "

• terror

• knowledge

• humility

• praise

What does it mean when the Wisdom Literature tells us to "Fear the Lord"?

• we should have awe and reverence for Him

• we should be intimidated by His presence

• we should be terrorized by Him

• we should be afraid of Him, like any stranger

Which theme is not present in the Book of Proverbs?

• avoiding foolishness and laziness

• respecting parents

• trusting in God

• Israel's 12 tribes

Which book's author is unkown and written during the 5th or 6th century BC?

• Job

• Ecclesiastes

• Psalms

• Song of Songs

Which book's author is a teacher of wisdom named "Qoheleth"?

• Proverbs

• Song of Songs

• Ecclesiastes

• Psalms

Which book celebrates the beauty of marital love and God's covenantal love for His people?

• Song of Songs

• Psalms

• Proverbs

• Wisdom

Which book is not found in the Jewish or Protestant canon?

• psalms

• Ben Sira

• ecclesiastes

• Song of Songs

Which book has Jesus as the author, not our crucified Lord.

• Ben Sira

• Wisdom

• Psalms

• Ecclesiastes

Which book was written around 50 BC?

• Proverbs

• Song of Songs

• Psalms

• Wisdom

Which book addresses avoiding foolishness, laziness, respecting parents, and acting justly.

• Psalms

• Song of Songs

• Proverbs

• Ecclesiates