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Profile:
Name: Wisdom of Solomon
Author: unknown
Dating: late 2nd - early 1st century BCE
Definition:
An apocryphal book which is usually included with the "Wisdom Literature" of the Jewish
tradition. It describes what will happen to the wicked if they do not reform their ways,
describes Israel's history of rewards and punishments for its behavior, and meditations
on the nature and value of wisdom. There are many first-person references to Solomon,
thus giving rise to the title.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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