Walking the Way of the Wise: A Biblical Theology of Wisdom (Essential Studies in Biblical Theology | ESBT)
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Overview
Wisdom Is Not Simply Knowledge or Cleverness
Walking the Way of the Wise is a profound exploration into the depths of biblical wisdom, seamlessly blending scholarly insight with practical guidance. In this latest addition to IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series, Mitchell Chase invites readers to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. Chase unveils wisdom not merely as knowledge or cleverness but as a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God's Word. By tracing the themes of wisdom and folly from Genesis to Revelation, Walking the Way of the Wise illuminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God's people.
Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how wisdom plays a vital role in the lives of believers. By following the wise path set out by God, we can experience joy, peace, and fulfillment in our lives. Perfect for pastors, scholars, and everyday believers, Walking the Way of the Wise provides thoughtful discussion questions designed to encourage deeper reflection. Discover that biblical wisdom is central to understanding God's grand narrative and our place within it as you readWalking the Way of the Wise.
- Invites readers to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven.
- Unveils wisdom as a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God’s Word.
- Illuminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God’s people.
Mitchell Chase takes readers on a journey through the Scriptures with a focus on the rich concept of wisdom. In the process, he helps us develop a well-rounded understanding of biblical wisdom. The numerous applications in this book show us what wise living can look like in life’s varied circumstances and that biblical theology is relevant to the life of the church and the believer. Those who want to be numbered among the wise who ‘shine . . . like the stars’ (Dan 12:3) in our fallen world will surely benefit from this book.
--Kevin Chen, professor of Old Testament studies at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California
Mitchell Chase is one of my favorite readers of Scripture. He pays close attention to the Spirit-inspired text, reads every text in light of the biblical story and its culmination in the person and work of Christ, and sheds light on how every text is written for the instruction of the people of God in every day and age. Walking the Way of the Wise is the latest example, and I highly recommend it. Readers will be encouraged, comforted, and challenged!
--Matthew Y. Emerson, academic dean and coprovost at Oklahoma Baptist University
Biblical theologians sensitive to the narrative arc of Holy Scripture sometimes find difficulty plotting the so-called ‘wisdom literature.’ In this excellent book, pastor-theologian Mitchell Chase demonstrates that the theme of wisdom, concentrated in that particular corpus, dovetails naturally with the broader biblical storyline and many other important biblical motifs. ‘Where shall wisdom be found?’ Job asks. The biblical reflections in this book go a long way toward answering that perennial human question.
--R. Lucas Stamps, professor of Christian theology at Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University