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Sirach (also known as ben sirach, the wisdom of sirach or ecclesiasticus) sirach is a collection of wise sayings and ethical teachings from ‘jesus son of eleazar son of sirach of jerusalem’ (sirach 50.27, the hebrew word for son is ‘ben’ hence the name ben sirach). The book of sirach ecclesiastes book by sirach prologue the prologue of the wisdom of jesus (joshua) the son of sirach (200bc) whereas many and great things have been delivered unto us by the law and the prophets, and by others that have followed their steps, for which things israel ought to be commended for learning It is most like the book of proverbs with its collection of apparently
It was translated into greek in alexandria by the author’s grandson sometime after 132 b.c.
1 all wisdom comes from the lord, she is with him for ever. This man therefore lived in the The purpose of the book was to give instructions on proper behavior in all areas of life. The book of sirach derives its name from the author, jesus, son of eleazar, son of sirach (sirach 50:27).its earliest title seems to have been wisdom of the son of sirach. the designation liber ecclesiasticus, meaning church book, appended to some greek and latin manuscripts was due to the extensive use which the church made of this book in presenting moral teaching.