SSBT The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated

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Tracing God’s Wisdom Throughout Scripture

In an age saturated with breaking news and endless search results, we are overwhelmed with information but starved for wisdom. Where can we turn for guidance that lasts? In this volume from the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, biblical scholar Matthew S. Harmon traces the theme of wisdom throughout Scripture, revealing its presence in Eden, its role in Israel, its embodiment in Christ, and its significance in the life of the church. 

Harmon reveals a recurring pattern in the Bible’s redemptive narrative: God reveals his wisdom, humanity rejects it, and God ultimately vindicates it. This pattern not only shapes the biblical story but also helps readers live faithfully in a fallen world by pointing them to Christ, the one who perfectly embodies the wisdom we so desperately need. 

• Explores the Wisdom of God: Traces the theme of wisdom throughout Eden, Israel, Christ, the church, and in the new creation
• Academic yet Accessible: Perfect for pastors, college and seminary students, missionaries, and lay leaders
• Short Studies in Biblical Theology: Part of a series designed to give readers accessible volumes on God’s word. Other volumes include The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church; The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God; and more

160 pages

“In this short, wise, and accessible book, Matthew Harmon introduces us to the way wisdom works in Scripture, how people respond to it, and what God does next. This book is a clear and concise introduction to an important (and often neglected) theme.”
Andrew Wilson, Teaching Pastor, King’s Church London

“What is the Bible about? The main storyline of the Bible can be told from many different angles. Matthew Harmon’s book traces a neglected theme across the entire canon of Scripture: He demonstrates that the Bible is about God’s revelation of wisdom, humanity’s rejection of wisdom, and God’s final vindication of wisdom. The result is a theologically unified, historically rooted, progressively unfolding, and Christ-centered narrative of God’s work in our world. A gem of a book, The Wisdom of God is biblical theology at its best—fresh, faithful, and full of practical application.”
Brian S. Rosner, Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Director of Research, Ridley College