Ecclesiasticus: Or The Wisdom Of Jesus The Son Of Sirach is a religious text that presents the teachings of Jesus, the son of Sirach, who was a Jewish scribe and wise man in the second century BCE. The book is also known as Sirach or the Book of Ecclesiasticus and is part of the Old Testament Apocrypha. The text is a collection of proverbs, maxims, and moral teachings that cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, virtue, piety, friendship, family, and social relations. It offers practical advice on how to live a good ...
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Ecclesiasticus: Or The Wisdom Of Jesus The Son Of Sirach is a religious text that presents the teachings of Jesus, the son of Sirach, who was a Jewish scribe and wise man in the second century BCE. The book is also known as Sirach or the Book of Ecclesiasticus and is part of the Old Testament Apocrypha. The text is a collection of proverbs, maxims, and moral teachings that cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, virtue, piety, friendship, family, and social relations. It offers practical advice on how to live a good and fulfilling life, based on the principles of faith, wisdom, and moral righteousness. The book is considered a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual guidance and moral instruction, and has been widely studied and revered by Christians, Jews, and other religious traditions. The translation by Violet Brunton is a modern English version that preserves the original meaning and style of the text, making it accessible to contemporary readers.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.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.
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Violet Brunton. Very Good (Plus). No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This "wisdom book" of ethical teachings dates to the Second Century BCE. It is accepted by Roman Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox as canonical scripture; for others, it is part of the Apocrypha ("The text of this Volume is the Revised Version of the Apocrypha"). This is an attractive production, with sixteen colour illustrations by Violet Brunton (1878-1951). The Introduction is by the journalist and art historian C. Lewis Hind (1862-1927). Large octavo, bound in black cloth with gilt decorations and titling. Clean text; xv, 2-page list of the illustrations, then 165 pages. Top-edge is gilt; others rough-cut. Bumped corners; spine gilt a bit dulled. A solid copy, well worth a speculative read.
Add this copy of Ecclesiasticus Or the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach to cart. $47.30, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Ecclesiasticus Or the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach to cart. $57.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Kessinger Publishing.
