Wisdom

12 books featuring this theme

Wisdom is practical and metaphysical understanding that guides right action. It is transmitted through proverbs, exemplars, and inspired insight.

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Epic of Gilgamesh

Sin-leqi-unninni • Mesopotamian

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Dhammapada

Anonymous • Indian

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Jātaka Tales

Anonymous • Indian

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Kebra Nagast

Anonymous • African

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Hebrew Bible

Various • Levantine

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Flower Ornament Sutra

Anonymous • Indian

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Vimalakīrti Sūtra

Anonymous • Indian

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Manimekalai

Sattanar • Indian

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The Book of Taliesin

Anonymous • Celtic

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Enki and Ninhursag

Anonymous • Mesopotamian

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Enki and Ninmah

Anonymous • Mesopotamian

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Hymns to Enki

Anonymous • Mesopotamian