What is Wisdom?

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Ancient Near East

Hellenistic religion and Gnosticism

Wisdom in Christian theology

Wisdom in Islam

Hebrew Bible and Judaism

Wisdom in Buddhism

Wisdom in Hinduism

Directory Away Wisdom Education Experience

WISDOM: The Highest Aim of Life and Higher Education

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The Highest Wisdom… (Jesus Christ)

The Highest Wisdom… (Jesus Christ) This article, The Highest Wisdom… (Jesus Christ), is an Editor’s Note: The text below was written by Adolph Saphir in his work Christ Crucified; Lectures on 1 Corinthians “…To know “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” is not the minimum of knowledge but the maximum of...

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The Spiritual Wisdom And Practices Of Early Christianity

The Spiritual Wisdom And Practices Of Early Christianity This book, written by Alphonse Goettmann and Rachel Goettmann covers The Spiritual Wisdom And Practices Of Early Christianity. FOREWORD What is Christianity? This is a perennial question about which there are many divergent views among Christians themselves, which also explains the variety...

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The Wisdom Of God

The Wisdom Of God Introduction Recently several from our church attended the Ligonier’s 1994 Dallas Conference. Among the speakers were Charles Colson and R. C. Sproul. My favorite speaker was my former seminary professor, Dr. Bruce Waltke, who spoke on the subject, “What Does God Require,” from Micah 6:8. After...

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Word Of Wisdom In Christianity

Word Of Wisdom In Christianity The word of wisdom in Christianity, is a spiritual gift listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8. Among Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians, it is regarded as the supernatural revelation of wisdom through the power of the Holy Spirit. This gift is closely related with the gift of...

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When Nothing Works Try The Spirit Of Wisdom

When Nothing Works Try The Spirit Of Wisdom When nothing works turn to the spirit of wisdom for help. Spiritual Growth The baptism of the Holy Ghost is important. Christ told his revolutionary followers after His resurrection “they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the...

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Angelic Wisdom Concerning The Divine Love And Divine Wisdom

Angelic Wisdom Concerning The Divine Love And Divine Wisdom Divine Love and Divine Wisdom (1763) is one of Swedenborg’s most popular works in which, in addition to discussing the nature of God, he examines the purpose of creation and the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds. One of the...

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What Is Wisdom And Why Follow Its Path?

What Is Wisdom And Why Follow Its Path? This article covers What Is Wisdom? Wisdom Defined In the Biblical sense, wisdom is the “ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding” (Lockyer p. 1103). The Wisdom teachings of the Bible follow...

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Endless Knot

Endless Knot The endless knot or eternal knot (śrīvatsa; 盘长结; 盤長結; pánzhǎng jié; དཔལ་བེའུ། dpal be’u; Түмэн өлзий) is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is in important symbol in both Jainism and Buddhism. It is an important cultural marker in places significantly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism such as Tibet,...

Wheel of Karma

The Way Of Wisdom

The Way Of Wisdom Although all Hindus take the path of action at least for much of their lives, it doesn’t bring oneself to final liberation from the wheel of Samsara. Karma, even good karma, keeps a person bound to the cycle of transmigration. Ultimately, one needs to transcend karma...

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The Wisdom Of Hindu Thought: A Paradigm For Our Time

The Wisdom of Hindu Thought: A Paradigm for Our Time This article covers The Wisdom of Hindu Thought. When I was a college student, I used to chant Mantra, practice yoga and Meditation and used to attend religious ceremonies. I was ridiculed by my fellow students for not being a...

Masjid Namirah (مَسْجِد نَمِرَة‎)

The Wisdom In Islam: In Muhammad’s Words

The Wisdom In Islam: In Muhammad’s Words “Wisdom in Islam” encompasses in its radiant words the true goals that all of us must strive for. Its bounty of mercy, forgiveness and guidance is stunning in its clarity. Imagine using this wonderful guidance on a regular basis? It is important to...

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Knowledge And Wisdom: Islamic Viewpoint

Knowledge And Wisdom: Islamic Viewpoint We begin our first lesson with Knowledge and Wisdom, which is the first and original pillar of human distinctions and specialties. In the very first revelation to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) we read, Read in the name of your Lord Who created. He created man...

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House Of Wisdom

House Of Wisdom, Bayt al-Ḥikmah The House of Wisdom (بيت الحكمة‎; Bayt al-Ḥikmah) refers either to a major Abbasid public academy and intellectual center in Baghdad or to a large private library belonging to the Abbasid Caliphs during the Islamic Golden Age. The House of Wisdom is the subject of an active...

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Wisdom And St. Louis

Wisdom and St. Louis This article examines the relationship between Wisdom And St. Louis. In order to fully comprehend the spiritual doctrine of St. Louis de Montfort, it is necessary to see it in its totality, since it forms an organic whole, and each part will shed light on the...

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The Quran And Wisdom

The Quran And Wisdom This article covers the relationship between The Quran And Wisdom. Wisdom is “a higher dimension of consciousness”, which many people who have not attained faith have not experienced. With such consciousness, the individual’s mind is very clear. However, what provides this clearness is neither the brain’s...

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What Is Wisdom (Hikmah)?

What Is Wisdom (Hikmah)? Wisdom has been defined in various definitions and meanings. Some of them are as follows: Performing something in the ideal and optimum way. Science explaining the real nature of things. Divine mysteries and intentions inherent in things. Knowledge together with action. Beneficial knowledge and good deed....

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Barack Obama Quotes

Barack Obama Quotes We have collected and put the best Barack Obama Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Barack Obama Quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your...

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Benjamin Franklin Quotes We have collected and put the best Benjamin Franklin Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Benjamin Franklin Quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who...

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Oscar Wilde Quotes

Oscar Wilde Quotes We have collected and put the best Oscar Wilde Quotes. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this page on your social media to inspire others. May these Oscar Wilde Quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your...

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Legalism In Chinese Philosophy

Legalism In Chinese Philosophy This article is about Legalism In Chinese Philosophy. Legalism or Fajia (法家; Fǎjiā) is one of Sima Tan‘s six classical schools of thought in Chinese philosophy. Literally meaning “house of administrative methods” or “standards” (fa), the “school” represents several branches of realist statesmen, or “men of methods” (法術之士; fǎshù zhī shì),...