Job and Solomon: Or, The Wisdom of the Old Testament

** "Job and Solomon: Or, The Wisdom of the Old Testament" by T. K. Cheyne is a detailed look at some of the writings in the Old Testament. Written in the late 1800s, the book closely looks at Job and Ecclesiastes, focusing on their philosophical and religious ideas. Cheyne wants to help people understand the relationship between wisdom writings and the spiritual battles found in these Bible stories. The book starts with the author explaining what he hopes to achieve and how much the book will cover. Cheyne talks about how we need both explanation and close examination to truly value the Old Testament writings, especially the wisdom writings. He points out how important the Book of Job is, because it looks at suffering and fairness, as well as how Ecclesiastes is important for dealing with life's big questions; the author hopes serious students will study the complexities of Hebrew writings and thinks a better understanding can come from viewing these writings in their historical and literary settings. **