Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach

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Definition

Proper noun: - Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach: The title of a deuterocanonical book of the Old Testament, also commonly known as Ecclesiasticus. It is a work of wisdom literature, primarily consisting of ethical teachings, maxims, and instructions for daily living, traditionally attributed to Jesus, son of Sirach.

Usage
  • The term is used as the formal title for this specific biblical book. It is often cited in academic, theological, and historical discussions about the Apocrypha or deuterocanonical texts.
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Advanced Usage
  • The book is frequently referred to by its shorter, more common Latin title, Ecclesiasticus (meaning "Church Book").
  • Example:
Variants and Related Words
  • Ecclesiasticus (n): The most common alternative name for the same book.
  • Sirach (n): A common abbreviated form of the title.
  • Ben Sira (n): A reference to the author, Jesus ben Sira (Jesus, son of Sirach), from which the book derives its name.
Synonyms
  • Ecclesiasticus
  • The Book of Sirach
Notes on Meaning
  • This work is considered canonical by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions but is classified among the Apocrypha in most Protestant traditions.
  • Its content is didactic, focusing on practical morality, piety, and wisdom, rather than narrative history or prophecy.
Noun
  1. an Apocryphal book mainly of maxims (resembling Proverbs in that respect)

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