Honoring the Wise
Wisdom in Scripture, Ministry, and Life: Celebrating Lindsay Wilson’s Thirty Years at Ridley
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Since the garden of Eden, a choice between true and false wisdom has confronted human beings, and the need for discernment is consistent throughout Scripture. This volume engages with the canny decisions of the Hebrew midwives, the moral chaos of the judges' era, dilemmas in the monarchy, and prophetic responses to the turmoil of the threat of empires, along with themes from Psalms, Job, and Proverbs. Wise preaching and teaching are enriched by insights from Tanzania, Myanmar, and Central Asia, and wisdom in daily life is found in biblical practices and is centered on Christ. Colleagues and students honor Lindsay Wilson, whose wisdom interests extend across the canon. This work is valuable for students and teachers of Old Testament and for anyone seeking to become wise.
Endorsements (10)
“Seldom do you read scholarship that explores so broadly around a single theme and then engages with remarkable relevancy the modern world. After investigating the complex portrayal of wisdom in the Old Testament, this book turns our attention to a diverse array of contemporary contexts and applications. A fitting tribute to a career built on wisdom.”
“With exegetical care and pastoral sensibility, these articles are a fitting tribute to a man who has taught and shepherded students for thirty years. The contributors ably cover a wide range of texts in the Hebrew Bible, and their accessible insights will no doubt make their way into my classroom as I share them with students. Bravo to everyone involved, especially the honoree!”
“A rich, informative, and enjoyable collection of essays exploring the biblical theme of wisdom. These varied and insightful contributions demonstrate well the need to read wisdom (and not just in the obvious places) as well as the need to read and teach wisely.”
“Lindsay Wilson’s colleagues and past students have gifted him, and us, with a large and wide-ranging collection of essays whose focus is consistently biblical. Between them, they draw from across the Old Testament to demonstrate that biblical wisdom cannot be confined to biblical wisdom literature. Whatever their interests, students of the Bible will find something in this volume to stimulate, interest, and provoke them to think more deeply about wisdom.”
“I am delighted to commend this wide-ranging collection of essays to honor a good friend and fine scholar. The focus is on wisdom, but the scope is much broader than simply biblical wisdom literature. The international flavor is notable, with contributions from Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as Australia.”
“The essays contained in Honoring the Wise bear the hallmarks of the Old Testament scholar they are written to honor: careful analysis of the biblical text, wise judgments, readings with a strong ethical flavor, and pertinent application to the current world. It is not common for there to be such a concord between what scholars spend their life studying and their own character and life, but this is true for Lindsay Wilson.”
“Like wisdom itself, this stimulating collection of essays is concerned with all of life: the pastoral and practical as much as the academic. There is much to think about, much to delight in, and much to put into practice. It will indeed be an honor for Dr. Wilson to receive.”
“Very few academics combine the abilities of insightful scholar, compelling teacher, compassionate pastor, wise counselor, and advocate for those on the margins with the integrity of Lindsay Wilson. The chapters of this Festschrift confirm my experience of working with Lindsay within the setting of the Australian College of Theology over twenty years.”
“This is a stimulating and varied collection. Diverse contributors explore different aspects of wisdom in the Bible, in life, and in Christian ministry with insight and understanding. Those who read it will gain much from it.”
“As a member of the Ridley community for several years and a fellow member of Tyndale Fellowship, I offer my wholehearted endorsement of this work that celebrates a life committed to Old Testament research and teaching as well as ministry in the global church. Lindsay Wilson is a most worthy recipient of such a volume, with its prestigious contributors from around the world.”
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