What can we learn from the “bad” books of the Bible? Jamey Bennett and Joel Miller talk with Protestant author and blogger Traci Rhoades about her experience with the so-called Apocrypha of the Old Testament.

Joel and Jamey take a look back at the Wisdom of Solomon, hitting a few highlights and takeaways, and answering listener questions.

An interview with Fr. Alexis Kouri on how Wisdom fits into the Christian life for both new believers and old.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

Wisdom completes its survey of the Exodus, comparing the fates of the wise and the foolish.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

The author of Wisdom continues the argument about idolatry, comparing the distinct fates of Israel and the Egyptians.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

The author of Wisdom takes aim at idolatry, targeting nature worship and graven images, while pretty much all hell breaks loose.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

God loves the world he created and "stingily" metes out judgement to lead humans to repentance and salvation.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

Solomon's prayer for wisdom and its demonstration in history from Adam through the Exodus.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

Wisdom plays an essential role in human affairs, from the average person all the way up to royalty.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

The worldly endeavors and boastings of this life are like vapors that quickly dissipate. And we are paid a visit from a particular character, Solomon, who puts Wisdom on display in a speech.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

God makes promises to those who pursue wisdom and trust in him, but the foolishness of the ungodly is even worse than at first glance.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

Joel Miller and Jamey Bennett get into the two paths laid out before everyone: wisdom and folly.

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

“Bad” Books of the Bible is back with a new series on the Wisdom of Solomon, one of the church fathers’ best-loved, most-quoted books from the so-called Apocrypha.

Rediscover a little classic of penitential devotion, used by Christians across traditions and throughout the centuries.