The Way of Salvation in the Wisdom of Solomon

This study examines the soteriological framework of the Wisdom of Solomon, a Hellenistic Jewish text composed in Greek, likely in Alexandria during the late first century BCE. The work articulates a vision of salvation that emphasizes the necessity of divine wisdom, which is portrayed as a gift from God imparted through the Holy Spirit. Human understanding is depicted as inherently limited, and true knowledge of God's will is attainable only through the reception of this divine wisdom. The text presents salvation as both a present guidance in righteous living and a future deliverance, aligning with themes of moral order and eschatological hope. This perspective reflects a synthesis of Jewish theological concepts and Hellenistic philosophical influences, particularly Middle Platonism, highlighting the role of wisdom as an intermediary between the divine and humanity.