Book of Wisdom facts for kids

The Book of Wisdom is an important book found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is also known as the Wisdom of Solomon. This book is part of a group of seven "wisdom books" in the Bible, which share ideas about how to live a good and wise life.

The Book of Wisdom is accepted by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church as part of their official collection of Bible books, called the Biblical canon. This decision was made by church leaders at important meetings, like the Council of Carthage in 397 AD and the Council of Trent in 1546 AD. The book was written by a Jewish person in ancient Egypt around the 1st century BC. It explores many themes, but especially focuses on the idea of wisdom.

Who Wrote the Book and When?

The Book of Wisdom was originally written in the Greek language. However, it has a style that reminds readers of old Hebrew poetry. For a long time, people believed that the wise King Solomon wrote this book. He was a famous king known for his wisdom.

However, most experts today do not believe King Solomon wrote it. Scholars say the author wrote the book as if they were Solomon. This was a common way to write in ancient times. It helped to share important ideas.

The book uses a very advanced form of ancient Greek. It also shows many ideas from Hellenistic culture, which was a mix of Greek and other cultures. The writer likely lived in Alexandria, a big city in ancient Egypt. This city was a center for learning and different ideas. The author knew a lot about the philosophical, religious, and ethical writings of that time. These writings explored deep questions about life, beliefs, and what is right and wrong.

See Also

• Wisdom literature
• Old Testament