old testament unit 6

Another name for the book of sirach

Ecclesiasticus

Which book provides background for the teachings of Jesus

Book of wisdom

According to Ecclesiastes what is the value of wisdom

Pessimism

What literary form is used the most in the books of wisdom

Poetry

Most psalms are attributed to whom

David

According to sages, how did one achieve happiness

Moral integrity

Who is credited with most of the wisdom books

Solomon

What is probably the most recent Old Testament book

Wisdom books

The word “qoheleth” means what

Preacher

Which book was a collection of practical wisdom

Proverbs

The Greek word for wisdom is what

Sophia

Define technical skill

Craftsmanship and construction

What was the goal of sages

Inspire moral integrity

What are wise teachers known as

Sages

A collection of love poems, perhaps wedding songs

Song of Songs

How many psalms are in the Bible

150

Define a psalter

Hebrew for psalms is praises

What does the word psalms mean in Hebrew

Praise

Define a praise psalm

Goodness of god

Define a thanksgiving psalm

Gratitude towards god

Define a lament psalm

Losses

Define a royal psalm

Honoring Yahweh as king

Define a wisdom psalm

Expressing wisdom

Ultimate message of the book of job

In dark moments, god is in charge, loving us through it all

The answer god gives to job

Pain and suffering are a divine mystery