| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 378 pages) |
| Series |
Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies, 1865-1666 ; v. 2 |
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Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies ; v. 2. 1865-1666
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Wealth, poverty, and the problem of justice -- Death, generosity, and the good life -- Generosity through loans and surety -- Generosity through almsgiving -- Almsgiving and sacrifice in Sirach -- The extent of almsgiving in Sirach -- Synthesis & conclusions |
| Summary |
This work explores the theological and social dimensions of generosity in the book of Sirach and contextualizes them within the culture and thought of Second Temple Judaism. Ben Sira's understanding of generosity is intertwined with issues of justice and its breakdown in his own socio-economic environment. Ben Sira believes that giving generously is an essential part of a Wisdom-Torah ethic of mercy. By relieving the plight of the poor the generous person imitates God's own special care for the poor and will receive future blessings in return |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Contains passages in Hebrew, Syriac, and Greek with English translations |
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Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Ecclesiasticus -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Ecclesiasticus fast |
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Bibel Jesus Sirach gnd |
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Sirach (Buch) idszbz |
| Subject |
Generosity -- Biblical teaching
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Charity -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies.
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Charity -- Biblical teaching
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Barmherzigkeit
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Nächstenliebe
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Exegese.
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Nächstenliebe.
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Barmherzigkeit.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783110223675 |
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3110223678 |
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311022366X |
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9783110223668 |
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