MEL - Wisdom Literature - Prose Lesson

Wisdom Literature - Prose

Like the genre of poetry, Wisdom literature can also appear as prose. The themes of Wisdom literature as prose remain the same—life lessons and devotion to the divine.

Reading Assignment: Wisdom Literature

It is now time to read a sampling of prose pieces, classified as Wisdom literature. As you read, think of how devotion to the divine influences the individual in societies of the past and present.

Click here to read Al-Anfal (The Spoils) from the Qur'an Links to an external site.

Click here to read an excerpt from the Book of Job (the Bible) Links to an external site.

Wisdom Prose Interactivity

Now, you will practice with Wisdom literature in prose form.

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