Jesus ben Sira of Jerusalem : a biblical guide to living wisely / Daniel J. Harrington.

Author/creator Harrington, Daniel J.
Format Book
Publication InfoCollegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, ©2005.
Descriptionix, 142 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesInterfaces
Interfaces (Collegeville, Minn.) ^A559115
Contents Ben Sira and his book -- Ben Sira and other wisdom books -- Reading Ben Sira's book -- Ben Sira's ways of teaching -- Ben Sira's social world -- Ben Sira's abiding wisdom.
Abstract "Introduction to and scholarly consideration of how Jesus Ben Sira (Jesus, the son of Sirach and Jewish wisdom teacher of the late third and early second century B.C.E) communicated his wisdom teachings, which psychological and sociological assumptions underlay his teachings, and what they might contribute to the personal and social formation of persons today"--Provided by publisher.
General note"A Michael Glazier Book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 133-135) and indexes.
LCCN 2004026877
ISBN0814652123 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 978814652121

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BS1765.52 .H37 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold