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wisdom literature

DEFINITIONS OF: wisdom literature

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n any of the biblical books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus) that are considered to contain wisdom

Synonyms:
sapiential book, wisdom book
Type of:
religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing
writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
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