Book of Wisdom
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Libro de la Sabiduría
- Have you read the Book of Wisdom?
Examples
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In his sermon, the priest quoted from the Book of Wisdom to illustrate his point.
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The Book of Wisdom offers profound insights into the nature of life.
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Scholars often analyze the literary style of the Book of Wisdom.
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The Book of Wisdom is included in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox biblical canons.
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The priest quoted a verse from the Book of Wisdom during the sermon.
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She found great inspiration in the teachings of the Book of Wisdom from the Bible.
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In his studies, he often referenced passages from the Book of Wisdom attributed to Solomon.
Synonyms
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A book in some Christian Bibles that gives religious advice and ideas about life
A religious book about wisdom that appears in some Bibles
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'book' + 'of' + 'wisdom', so a learner who knows those words will readily infer it denotes a book about wisdom or a titled work dealing with wisdom. The detailed religious/apocryphal identity (ascribed to Solomon, historical dating) is encyclopedic knowledge beyond B1, but the core meaning is transparently derivable and follows common 'book of X' patterns.
Etymology
The Book of Wisdom takes its name from the idea of a book full of wisdom and was long thought to come from King Solomon, the famous wise king. Because it brings together short, thoughtful pieces or 'meditations' about how to live, the title came to mean a religious book that gives spiritual 'advice' and deep ideas.