Publisher's Synopsis
Ecclesiasticus Or The Wisdom Of Jesus The Son Of Sirach is a book of wisdom literature that is attributed to Jesus, the son of Sirach. It is a collection of moral teachings, advice, and reflections on life that were written in the Hebrew language in the early second century BCE. The book is also known as Sirach and is considered to be one of the deuterocanonical books of the Old Testament. The book is divided into 51 chapters and covers a wide range of topics such as the fear of the Lord, wisdom, friendship, family, marriage, wealth, poverty, and death. The author emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life and following the commandments of God. The book also contains a number of hymns and prayers that express the author's faith and devotion.Ecclesiasticus Or The Wisdom Of Jesus The Son Of Sirach was originally written in Hebrew but was later translated into Greek and other languages. It has been widely read and studied by Christians and Jews throughout history and is considered to be a valuable source of wisdom and guidance. This edition of the book is translated by Violet Brunton and includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context to the text. It is a classic work of religious literature that continues to inspire and enrich readers today.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.
