Category Archives: Wisdom

Hebraizing Students

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Rick Wadholm

The results of my Hebraic influence on students is beginning to show as seen in the following proverb from one of them written in ancient Near Eastern fashion to me: “There are three things that trouble me, four that disturb: … Continue reading →

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Solomon's Wisdom? Redux

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Rick Wadholm

In an alternate universe Solomon’s wisdom fails to pay off as expected: (Thanks to one of my students from The Former Prophets class, Jordan Ketterer, for this humorous alternate ending). Related articles The Ambiguity of Wisdom (rickwadholmjr.wordpress.com)

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The Ambiguity of Wisdom

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Rick Wadholm

The wisdom of Solomon (not meaning, the ancient book by that name) is something of an ambiguity. And perhaps that is the nature of wisdom, recognizing ambiguities and trying to steer the right course. Take another look at the all-too-familiar … Continue reading →

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