Money and the Way of Wisdom

Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD, is associate professor of Hebrew Bible at Chicago Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses on the Bible and economic ethics. He is a published authority on the Book of Proverbs and other Hebrew Bible-related topics for both scholarly and general audiences.

"Thoughtful [and] timely…. Sandoval's presentation is practical, his style is accessible and the substance of his argument is cogent and compelling. An important reference point in our continuing work on faith and money."—Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary; author, Prayers for a Privileged People andPraying the Psalms: Engaging Scripture and the Life of the Spirit “A well-grounded, insightful study.... Applies biblical scholarship to our modern situation with insight.... Expresses the full wisdom of this biblical teaching.”—Congregational Libraries Today “Guidance on how to spend [your] money in ethical ways ... beneficial.”—Insights“Shows you how to navigate the world of money while honoring the deep wisdom found in the Bible’s divinely inspired self-help book, the Book of Proverbs. Enlightening and helpful, this is not just a book to read; it is a map to follow.”—Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, Ethics of the Sages: Pirke Avot—Annotated & Explained“Gives insight to the text and creates dialogue about the economic needs of today…. A prophetic voice for our country and a refreshing approach to the issues of social justice.”—Lauren Tyler Wright, author, Giving—The Sacred Art: Creating a Lifestyle of Generosity

• IntroductionCHAPTER 1: "Proverbs" and the “Book” of ProverbsCHAPTER 2: Understanding the Book of ProverbsCHAPTER 3: Wisdom's Virtues in the Book of ProverbsCHAPTER 4: Social Justice in the Book of ProverbsCHAPTER 5: Discerning Wisdom and the Woman of WorthMy Path to Money and the Way of WisdomNotesDiscussion GuideSuggestions for Further ReadingAcknowledgmentsIndex of Verses