Like an Everlasting Signet Ring: Generosity in the Book of Sirach
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 envir...
| Published in: | Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies |
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Walter De Gruyter GmbH Co. KG
2010
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Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies (2)
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| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Gregory, Bradley C., Like an everlasting signet ring] (2015) (Wright, Benjamin G., 1953 -)
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| Edition: | 1. Aufl. |
| Series/Journal: | Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Sirach
/ Mercy
B Sirach / Love of neighbor |
| Further subjects: | B
Generosity
B Wisdom of Ben Sira B Ecclesiasticus B Charity Biblical teaching B Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Generals / RELIGION B Apocrypha B Old Testament B Charity B Generosity Biblical teaching |
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| 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 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. |
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| ISBN: | 3110223678 |
| Access: | Restricted Access |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/9783110223675 |