The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach, Or, Ecclesiasticus

The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach, Or, Ecclesiasticus

Author: Mary Tileston

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-10

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780342158348

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The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach Or Ecclesiasticus

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach Or Ecclesiasticus

Author: W O E Oesterley

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9781010294429

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Worldly Wisdom Revisited

Worldly Wisdom Revisited

Author: Max Ehrmann

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-06-21

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781987587968

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The editor of this book would advise all prospective buyers to perhaps wait for the second edition of this book now in preparation. If all you are interested in, is the poem by Max Ehrmann, there is no problem, as this is faithfully reproduced. However, the appendix, included for comparative reasons and which reproduces 'Ecclesiastes' from the King James Bible, was not, it appears, the main text that Ehrmann used as the basis for his poem (as indicated, incorrectly, in the introduction). 'Ecclesiastes' has been confused with another text 'Ben Sira[h]' with which it is associated in a somewhat complex manner. The second edition will rectify this error on the author's part (apologies to any purchasers of the first edition).Original description to the first edition: This is a fully revised version of Max Ehrmann's 1934 classic 'Worldly Wisdom'. Ehrmann's famous poem 'Desiderata' has delighted the world for many years and is one of the most popularly searched poems on the internet. Like 'Desiderata' this new book is full of gentle soulful advice on how to lead one's life. A detailed introductory essay, by Tim Dalgleish, investigates Ehrmann's relationships with Theodore Dreiser, Eugene Debs and others, and is full of interesting biographical facts about the author himself, all of which helps us 'revisit' this spiritual classic with fresh eyes


An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

Author: Robert Boak Slocum

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 0898697018

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A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker


Tradition and Apocalypse

Tradition and Apocalypse

Author: David Bentley Hart

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1493434772

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In the two thousand years that have elapsed since the time of Christ, Christians have been as much divided by their faith as united, as much at odds as in communion. And the contents of Christian confession have developed with astonishing energy. How can believers claim a faith that has been passed down through the ages while recognizing the real historical contingencies that have shaped both their doctrines and their divisions? In this carefully argued essay, David Bentley Hart critiques the concept of "tradition" that has become dominant in Christian thought as fundamentally incoherent. He puts forth a convincing new explanation of Christian tradition, one that is obedient to the nature of Christianity not only as a "revealed" creed embodied in historical events but as the "apocalyptic" revelation of a history that is largely identical with the eternal truth it supposedly discloses. Hart shows that Christian tradition is sustained not simply by its preservation of the past, but more essentially by its anticipation of the future. He offers a compelling portrayal of a living tradition held together by apocalyptic expectation--the promised transformation of all things in God.


Wisdom Books

Wisdom Books

Author: William Angor Anderson

Publisher: Liguori Catholic Bible Study

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764821394

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Unlike most Old Testament books, the Wisdom Books don't relate scenes from Israel's history. Instead, these sayings, songs, and poems show us how to understand and deal with everyday problems through the lens of faith. From the suffering of Job, to the pragmatic proverbs, to the vanity of all things and the intimate love of God, these books spiritually nourish and instruct God's people how to live well and in accord with one another and all creation. Guided by the Spirit, all can learn to know, love, and fear the Lord. Part of the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, a series of 21 books introducing each book of the Bible, providing insight into the sacred words of antiquity and inviting you to discover the living Word and its impact on our daily lives. The narrative, study questions, reflections, key notes, prayers, and an introduction to the spiritual practice of lectio divina will deepen your understanding of Scripture.


The Wisdom of Ben Sira

The Wisdom of Ben Sira

Author: Patrick William Skehan

Publisher: Anchor Bible

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780385510042

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The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus) contains the sayings of Ben Sira, arguably the last of Israel's wise men and its first professional scribe, whose world was defined and dominated by Greek ideas and ideals. This Hellenistic worldview challenged the adequacy of the religion passed down to the Palestinian Jews of the second century B.C.E. by their ancestors. Ben Sira's training in both Judaic and Hellenistic literary traditions prepared him to meet this challenge. He vigorously opposed any compromise of Jewish values; and his teachings bolstered the faith and confidence of his people. Through its elegant poetry and vehement exhortations, The Wisdom of Ben Sira exposes the ill effects of sinful behavior on one's health, status, and spiritual and material well-being. Ben Sira's rigorous code of moral behavior was the measure of Jewish faithfulness in an era of ethical and religious bankruptcy.