The Hebrew Text Of The Book Of Ecclesiasticus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432660758)

The Hebrew Text of the Book of Ecclesiasticus is a scholarly work by Israel Levi that provides a complete and accurate translation of the biblical book of Ecclesiasticus from Hebrew into English. The book of Ecclesiasticus, also known as the Wisdom of Sirach, is a collection of wise sayings and advice attributed to the Jewish sage Jesus ben Sirach. The original Hebrew text of the book was lost over time, and only the Greek translation survived. This translation was widely used in early Christianity and is included in the Apocrypha of the Old Testament. Levi's work is based on a manuscript of the Hebrew text of Ecclesiasticus discovered in the Cairo Genizah, a collection of Jewish documents found in the attic of a synagogue in Cairo. Levi provides a detailed introduction that discusses the history and significance of the book of Ecclesiasticus, as well as the discovery and significance of the Cairo Genizah manuscript. The translation itself is faithful to the original Hebrew text and includes detailed notes and commentary that explain difficult passages and provide historical and cultural context. This book is an important resource for scholars of biblical studies, Jewish studies, and ancient Near Eastern history and culture. It is also of interest to anyone interested in the history and interpretation of the Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Israel Levi
ISBN-10: 1432660756
ISBN-13: 9781432660758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d