Like an everlasting signet ring generosity in the book of Sirach

Like an everlasting signet ring : generosity in the book of Sirach / Bradley C. Gregory.

Author/creator	Gregory, Bradley C.
Format	Electronic and Book
Publication Info	Berlin : De Gruyter,
Description	xvii, 378 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)	Bible. Ecclesiasticus--Criticism, interpretation, etc. Generosity--Biblical teaching. Charity--Biblical teaching.

Series	Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies, 1865-1666 ; v. 2 Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies v. 2. 1865-1666 ^A1255534
Contents	Introduction -- Wealth, poverty, and the problem of justice -- Death, generosity, and the good life -- Generosity through loans and surety -- Generosity through almsgiving -- Almsgiving and sacrifice in Sirach -- The extent of almsgiving in Sirach -- Synthesis & conclusions.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Language	Contains passages in Hebrew, Syriac, and Greek with English translations.
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2009053217
ISBN	9783110223668 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	311022366X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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