Wisdom plays a key role in the Hebrew Bible, not least in the books traditionally regarded as wisdom literature, among them Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and some of the psalms. But in the church's use of the Hebrew Bible, wisdom is something of a poor relation compared to the law, the prophets and the psalms, especially given the importance it has for the New Testament's understanding of Christ as the word and wisdom of God. The call to ministry, the author believes, is the call to be, or become, wise ourselves, and to help others on their own journey of discovery as to what this means.

About the Author
MICHAEL SADGROVE is Dean of Durham. He was Vice-Principal of Sarum and Wells Theological College before becoming Vice-Provost at Coventry Cathedral and subsequently Dean at Sheffield Cathedral. He has written on a range of theological subjects, and is the author of A Picture of Faith: Meditation of the Imagery of Christ in Glory (Kevin Mayhew, 1995), The Eight Words of Jesus (SPCK, 2006) and Joy, Sorrow and Glory (forthcoming Autumn 2008).


Book Information
ISBN 9780281059973
Author Spck
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 666g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 150mm * 15mm