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Wisdom: see Wisdom of Solomon Wisdom of Solomon or Wisdom, early Jewish book included in the Septuagint and the Vulgate but not in the Hebrew Bible. The book opens with an exhortation to seek wisdom, followed by a statement on worldly attitudes. ..... Click the link for more information. . Wisdom See also Genius. Amenhotep (fl. 14th century B.C.) pictured as bearded man holding papyrus roll. [Ancient Egypt. Art: Parrinder, 18] goddess of wisdom. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 713] . (354–430) patron saint of scholars; voluminous theological author. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 384–385] most beautiful, luminescent, and wise god. [Norse Myth.: Parrinder, 40] traditional symbol of wisdom; indicates mature judgment. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177] knowledge by which one attains Nirvana. [Buddhism: Parrinder, 48] god of wisdom, poetry, and eloquence. [Norse Myth: Parrinder, 50] knowledgeable Centaur; instructed Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius. [Gk. Myth.: Parrinder, 62] (551–479 B.C.) Chinese philosopher and writer. [Chinese Hist.: Parrinder, 65] god of wisdom; counterpart of Akkadian Ea. [Sumerian Myth.: Parrinder, 90] Japanese god of wisdom. [Jap. Myth.: Leach, 427] wisdom god having a human body and an elephant head. [Hindu Myth.: Leach, 440] symbol of sagacity. [Color Symbolism: Jobes, 356] “wise man”; legendary founder of Iroquois Confederacy. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 229; Am. Lit.: “Hiawatha” in Benét, 466] St. Latin doctor of Church; preeminent biblical scholar. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 185] guardian of well of wit and wisdom. [Norse Myth.: Wheeler, 244] god of sagacity; inventor of writing. [Babyl. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 749]
sage counselor and just king of Pylos. [Gk. Hist.: Wheeler, 257; Gk. Lit.: Iliad] god; drank from fountain, became all-knowing. [Norse Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 774] associated with Athena, goddess of wisdom. [Gk. Myth.: Hall, 231] (427–347 B.C.) Greek philosopher revered for wisdom. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 2165] High Priest represents benevolent guidance. [Ger. Opera: Mozart The Magic Flute in Benét, 619] early form of manuscript; symbolic of learning. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 85] (469–399 B.C.) wise and respected teacher adept at developing latent ideas. [Gk. Hist.: EB, 16: 1001–1005] invested by God with unprecedented sagacity. [O.T.: I Kings 3:7–13; 4:29–34] eat of its fruit and know all. [O. T.: Genesis 2:9; 3:6] traditional symbol of wisdom. [Tree Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176] |
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| Then the other pretended to give way, and said, 'Thou must let the sack of wisdom descend, by untying yonder cord, and then thou shalt enter. This may seem like a ponderous weight of wisdom to descend upon the soul of a young woman of twenty-eight--perhaps more wisdom than the Holy Ghost is usually pleased to vouchsafe to any woman. "The highest wisdom and truth are like the purest liquid we may wish to imbibe," he said. |
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