Bible crossword puzzle: Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes

Based on material in chapter 11 of Discovering the Bibleby Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Varughese?

ACROSS

2 A Bible book that has "meaningless" or "vanity" for a key word. This book looks for the meaning of life and concludes that a God-fearing life is better than a life filled with wicked schemes
3 A book with the story of a wealthy man who lost all he had in a series of disasters. It deals with the question: Why do the righteous suffer?

DOWN

1 A book of wise sayings that deal with discovering the way to the good life and how to live life to your full capabilities. It has a paragraph extolling the virtuous woman

"We'll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it's going; A manual for living, for learning what's right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality." -- Proverbs 1:2-4 , The Message

This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, now called The Foundry.

-- Howard Culbertson,

Afterword: What is the "Wisdom Literature" of the Old Testament?

The Bible books of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes offer insights into the human condition and wisdom for facing life's challenges. Job portrays the story of a righteous man who faces immense suffering. He grapples with questions of faith, justice, and the nature of God's sovereignty. Proverbs, a book attributed to King Solomon, is full of practical guidance for living a righteous and prosperous life. It zeroes in on virtues such as wisdom, humility, and integrity. Ecclesiastes, often attributed to Solomon as well, examines questions of life's meaning and purpose. It examines the fleeting nature of earthly pursuits and calls for a life centered on fearing God and keeping His commandments. These three books are treasure houses of spiritual and practical wisdom. They can guide us in living a life of righteousness.

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