Excerpt from Ecclesiasticus
In the Greek Church, the book was known as the Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach,'' a title evidently drawn from the earlier Prologue and from ch. 1. V. 27. It was also described by some writers as the All-virtuous Wisdom,'' an epithet likewise.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing world of a text known as Ecclesiasticus, a collection of wisdom teachings and moral advice written in Hebrew around the second century BC. The text's history is complex and fascinating, as it was translated into Greek and widely circulated among Jewish communities, but ultimately excluded from the Hebrew canon. The book examines the origins of Ecclesiasticus, its various translations, and its place within the broader context of Jewish religious and literary traditions. The author explores the book's themes of wisdom, morality, and religious piety, offering insights into the social and cultural values of the ancient world. Through careful analysis of the text and its historical context, the book illuminates the richness and complexity of this ancient wisdom tradition and its enduring relevance to contemporary readers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527693340_0
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