The Wisdom of Ben Sira 1916 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417980628)

The Wisdom of Ben Sira 1916 is a book that contains a collection of Jewish wisdom literature from the Second Temple period. It was originally written in Hebrew and later translated into Greek and then into other languages. This particular version of the book was translated by W. O. E. Oesterley in 1916. The book is divided into chapters, each of which contains a series of proverbs, aphorisms, and moral teachings. The topics covered include wisdom, piety, friendship, family, marriage, and the importance of living a righteous life. The book provides insights into the values and beliefs of Jewish society during the Second Temple period and continues to be an important source of wisdom for people of all faiths today.Translation of Early Documents Series I. Palestinian Jewish Texts Pre-Rabbinic, Ecclesiasticus.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: W. O. E. Oesterley
ISBN-10: 1417980621
ISBN-13: 9781417980628
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d