Biblica_1:Layout 1 21-11-2011 12:59 Pagina 410 410 SIMON J. JOSEPH Wisdom tradition, two distinctive paradigms which, along with Davidic messianism and “son of man” sayings, were subsequently taken up by the authors of Matthew and Luke. Claremont Graduate University Simon J. JOSEPH 831 N. Dartmouth Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 U.S.A. SUMMARY In Q 12,22b-31, a kingdom-saying functions as the climax to a sapi- ential collection, but it is not self-evident that this message is sapiential. Q 12,31 uses traditional wisdom structures and forms to advance what appears to be an “eschatological” message. In this study, I re-examine the nature of the wisdom in Q 12,22b-31 and argue that the theme of God’s providence can be understood in relation to eschatological ideals of the restoration of creation and a “Son of God”/Adamic christology.