Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Wisdom


Read by Sam Stinson

(4.6 stars; 86 reviews)

Wisdom is one of the apocryphal/deuterocanonical books of the Bible. It is a wisdom book, bearing similarity to the canonical works. Scholars believe that the book represents the most classical Greek language found in the Septuagint, having been written during the Jewish Hellenistic period (the 1st or 2nd century BC). The author of the text appears well versed in the popular philosophical, religious, and ethical writings adopted by Hellenistic Alexandria. According to St. Melito in the second century AD, it was considered canonical by Jews and Christians,[1] and a Hebrew translation of the Wisdom of Solomon is mentioned by Naḥmanides in the preface to his commentary on the Pentateuch.The philosophical influences on the Book of Wisdom may include those of classical and Middle-Platonism. Some religious and ethical influences may stem from Stoicism, also found in the writings of the Alexandrian Jew, Philo, to whom Book of Wisdom has on occasion been wrongly attributed. (This is evident in the use of the four Stoic ideals which are borrowed from Plato.) A sorites appears in Chapter 6 (v. 17-20). This logical form is also called chain-inference, "of which the Stoics were very fond." (Zeller, Stoics, p. 216 note) (Summary by Wikipedia, modified by Sam Stinson) (1 hr 8 min)

Chapters

Chapter 01-10 31:44 Read by Sam Stinson
Chapter 11-19 36:18 Read by Sam Stinson

Reviews

great addition


(5 stars)

i can't find a complete audio bible for an affordable price so this recording of the missing books fills in the gaps. thanks for your work.

I loved listening to this volunteer voice and Wisdom


(5 stars)

eye opening book


(5 stars)

this opened my eyes to the wrong idea of idol worshipping of any type including images of jesus, peace be upon him

Wisdom reigns


(5 stars)

Excellent reading of an excellent book of Scripture! Thank you, Sam! :)

Great reading


(5 stars)

One of my favorite books of the Apocrypha so far

Fitting title


(5 stars)

Truly a divine work. J.Lundy

Just another Book


(1 star)

Read this book along with every other secondary canonical book just to be familiar with the contents thereof. It doesn't to me have the true feel of the Divine spirit of wisdom attached to such as proverbs or Ecclesiastes does. I dont believe it to be wholly divinely inspired although it does have some things that one could benefit from hearing. At best to me it is the equivalent of a high school drama cast attempting to produce a top notch Hollywood thriller. just stick to the protestaht hebrew canonical bible and you'll be fine although I'd recommend reading this if only to be familiar with the content thereof. Nick Moore www.jesusbillboard.com


(5 stars)

These words of Yahuah are indeed life eternal.. Bless is Yahuah and his beloved Son Yahusha