Overview and Objectives

In this lesson, you will gain a foundational understanding of the book of Proverbs—what type of literature it is, who wrote it, and what we can learn from it. You will also grow in your understanding of just how precious the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs was to the ancient Israelites and beyond.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Identify the literary genre of the book of Proverbs.
• Explain the purpose of the book of Proverbs.
• Define biblical wisdom.
• Identify the authors of the book of Proverbs.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
What has been your experience with the book of Proverbs up to this point? How do you see it being valuable in your life?