Journey: Lesson 17 -Early Wisdom

This is lesson 17 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The purpose of this lesson is to discuss the teaching of the wisdom tradition on creation, humanity and human suffering as found in the Books of Proverbs and Job.In chapter 1 the author discusses being human, humility and fear of the Lord and the need for others.Chapter 2 describes various approaches to poverty and wealth.Chapter 3 describes the message of the drama found in the book of Job.There is also an Appendix on the wisdom of the ancient near east.