Year of Biblical Literacy | The Wisdom Books and Writings of the Old Testament

Timestamps:2:45 - What exactly is the Ketuviim?7:00 - What is the Wisdom literature (in this case: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs) all about?14:23 - How should we read the Wisdom literature?25:12 - So Song of Songs…what are we supposed to do with this book?29:33 - How do these books connect to Jesus?MIDTOWN RESOURCESCheck out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans“The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"How-to Study the Bible handoutHow to Study Historical Narrative handoutHow to Study Wisdom Literature handoutOTHER RESOURCESInterpreting the Wisdom Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis) by Edward M. CurtisThe Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCrackenGod's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim KellerThe Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to Wisdom in Israel by Tremper Longman IIIDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen DempsterSERMONSGhosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchRuth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchWisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two NotchTEXT-IN QUESTIONSThroughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.Music by Levvy and Midtown MusicFind out more at Weird Tower Collective