Walking the Way of the Wise

Christianity Today Book Awards Finalist—Theology (Academic)

Wisdom Is Not Simply Knowledge or Cleverness

Walking the Way of the Wise is a profound exploration into the depths of biblical wisdom, seamlessly blending scholarly insight with practical guidance. In this addition to IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series, Mitchell Chase invites readers to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. Chase unveils wisdom not merely as knowledge or cleverness but as a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God's Word. By tracing the themes of wisdom and folly from Genesis to Revelation, Walking the Way of the Wise illuminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God's people.

Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how wisdom plays a vital role in the lives of believers. By following the wise path set out by God, we can experience joy, peace, and fulfillment in our lives. Perfect for pastors, scholars, and everyday believers, Walking the Way of the Wise provides thoughtful discussion questions designed to encourage deeper reflection. Discover that biblical wisdom is central to understanding God's grand narrative and our place within it as you read Walking the Way of the Wise.

About the Series

Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or essential themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1–3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.



L. Michael Morales is professor of biblical studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Taylors, South Carolina. He is the author of Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? and The Tabernacle Pre-Figured.







Mitchell L. Chase is associate professor of biblical studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church. He is the author of Short of Glory (Crossway) and Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death (Crossway).



Series Preface



Acknowledgments



Introduction



1. The Knowledge of Good and Evil



2. Righteous Suffering and Spiritual Warfare



3. Walking the Path Toward Inheritance



4. What Was Right in Their Own Eyes



5. Singing with a Choir of Witnesses



6. Wisdom for Royal Sons and Daughters



7. Covenant Love for Covenant People



8. A Fleeting Life Under the Sun



9. Following Lady Folly into Exile



10. Something Greater Than Solomon



11. Walking Wisely in Evil Days



12. The End of the Narrow Way



Discussion Guide



Scripture Index