Editing Wisdom (section)

==== Christian theology ====
{{main|Holy Wisdom}}
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[[File:Schnorr von Carolsfeld Bibel in Bildern 1860 096.png|thumb|right|250px|''David and Abigail''. [[Abigail]] was a "wise woman" who helped David. 1860 woodcut by [[Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld]]]]

In [[Christian theology]], "wisdom" (From [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: {{lang|he|[[חכמה]]}} transliteration: {{transliteration|he|chokmâh}} pronounced: khok-maw', [[Greek language|Greek]]: {{transliteration|grc|Sophia}}, [[Latin language|Latin]]: {{lang|la|Sapientia}}) describes an aspect of God, or the [[Theology|theological]] concept regarding the wisdom of [[God]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}

Christian thought opposes [[secular]] wisdom and embraces Godly wisdom. [[Paul the Apostle]] states that worldly wisdom thinks the claims of [[Christ]] to be foolishness. However, to those who are "on the path to salvation" Christ represents the wisdom of God.<ref>{{bibleverse|1|Corinthians|1:17–31}}</ref> Wisdom is considered one of the [[seven gifts of the Holy Spirit]].<ref>{{bibleverse|Isaiah|11:2–3}}</ref> {{bibleverse|1|Corinthians|12:8–10}} gives an alternate list of nine virtues, among which is wisdom.

The [[Epistle of James]] is a New Testament analogue of the book of Proverbs, in that it also discusses wisdom. It reiterates the message from Proverbs that wisdom comes from God by stating, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you".<ref>{{bibleverse|James|1:5}}</ref> James also explains how wisdom helps one acquire other forms of virtue: "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."<ref>{{bibleverse|James|3:17}}</ref> James focuses on using this God-given wisdom to perform acts of service to the less fortunate.

Apart from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and James, other main books of wisdom in the Bible are Job, Psalms, and 1 and 2 Corinthians, which give lessons on gaining and using wisdom through difficult situations.

[[Justin Martyr]],<ref>In his ''Dialogue with Tripho'' (55, 1), Justin calls the Word of God a "second God" (ἕτερος θεός), meaning the second divine person of a unique Triune God.</ref> [[Athenagoras of Athens]] and [[Theophilus of Antioch]] identified the Wisdom of {{bibleref|Proverbs|8,22|NKJV}} (in [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: ''hokmah'') with the [[Logos (Christianity)#Septuagint|Word]] who is Jesus Christ God.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=Dudzik, Pavel |date=25 November 2022 |title=Prov 8:22ff in Early Christian Statements on the Relation of Origin of the Son from the Father: The Case of Justin, Athenagoras, and Theophilus |journal=AUC Theologia |volume=12 |issue=1 |pages=103–125 |format=PDF |issn=1804-5588 |oclc=9722510497 |language=en |doi=10.14712/23363398.2022.20 |url=https://karolinum.cz/casopis/auc-theologica/rocnik-12/cislo-1/clanek-10747|doi-access=free }} p. 111.</ref>