The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims — Wisdom (of Solomon)

Overview

Composed in Greek, probably at Alexandria about a half-century before Christ, Wisdom exhorts righteousness and portrays divine Wisdom’s role in creation and salvation. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Canon & Genre

A sapiential book received in the Catholic canon; thematically aligned with Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Song. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Key Themes

Immortality of the righteous; wisdom vs. folly; Israel’s history as pedagogy. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Annotated Bibliography

USCCB, “The Book of Wisdom.” Authorship, place, and themes. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

USCCB, “Wisdom Books.” Literary family and features. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}