Table of contents : Series preface Author's preface List of abbreviations 1. The problem of wisdom literature in Old Testament theology 2. The message of Proverbs 1–9 3. The hermeneutics of Proverbs 4. The theology of Proverbs 5. Theological issues in Job 1–3 6. Divine retribution, suffering and God's justice (Job 4–26) 7. Where is wisdom to be found? (Job 27–42) 8. Key questions concerning the book of Ecclesiastes 9. The message of Qohelet 10. The theology of Ecclesiastes 11. Jesus and wisdom Bibliography Index of names Index of Scripture references