This is a book about wisdom, what it is, how it works, and how we can use it to make our lives better.

To be more precise, this is a book about biblical wisdom, the wisdom we learn about in scripture.

And, as we shall see, biblical wisdom is often not what we expect from a book about wisdom!

(From the “preface” to Wisdom about Wisdom)

Wisdom About Wisdom by Greg Giles

Here are some answers to the question: Why does the cover photo show a tree reflected in water?

“The book contains reflections on wisdom”

“The reflection shows that wisdom’s roots run deep.”

“the reflection represents Christ as the basis of wisdom.”

“Psalm 1 comes to mind”

It reminds me of Lake Marquette, where OHCC is located, where I met the author and gained a lot of wisdom.

We are supposed to reflect God’s wisdom.

“The reflection represents that there is more than one way to think about wisdom.”

To learn more about biblical wisdom, watch the video blogs. The latest episode is available here.

Video blog 2: A Ripple in the Sky

Reader Comments

  • I particularly liked several things: The focus on virtue ethics instead of morality as a set of rules to follow. That the wisdom literature contains different perspectives. That wisdom does not guarantee that there is only one answer to a question. That biblical wisdom repeatedly calls for social justice for those easily taken advantage of in their society (the widow, the orphan and the alien). The humility with which you set forth your views.

    Dr. John Sanders

  • Giles explores profound truths but with a light touch. He thoroughly explores the teaching of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, but also visits Sherlock Holmes and Poor Richard. He concludes with a penetrating analysis of wisdom's fulfilment in Jesus of Nazareth.

    Dr. Frederic Martin

  • A truly fresh approach to what biblical wisdom is and is not and why it matters for us and our world. The many relevant illustrations make the reading enjoyable while taking the reader into deeper reflection on this important topic.

    Ruth E. Van Reken

  • From Amazon

    A great book studying the wisdom books of the Bible for the scholar and the everyday reader. The author enriches his study with his humor and life experiences in other cultures. Well worth the read!—Muanbon

  • Chinese friend

    here is my review: 很早就听说Greg在写一本关于“智慧”的书，这些年他一直专注于书写这本书，我也一直非常期待它的出版。当这本书一出版，我第一时间就买来阅读。

    不同于我以前读过的一些宗教书籍，那些书常常专注于用圣经中的语言系统地教导我们什么是智慧、如何活出圣经里的智慧，有时候读起来可能比较艰涩、不那么容易坚持下去。而Greg的书融合了他丰富的海外生活经历，举了很多生活中有趣又贴近现实的例子，不仅有圣经里的故事和话语，也结合了不同国家的文化背景和民间谚语，娓娓道来地阐述：什么是智慧，以及我们该如何活出上帝所教导的智慧人生。

    在当今这个节奏飞快的时代，尤其是许多年轻人常常会感到迷茫与焦虑，不知道生活的方向，更不知道如何过一个“智慧的生活”。我相信无论你是基督徒还是非基督徒，都可以读一读这本书。也许，你会在其中找到一些答案。

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