Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

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The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha: ancient Jewish texts composed during the Second Temple period that, while not included in the canonical Hebrew Bible, preserve invaluable traditions about angels, the afterlife, and the end of days.

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 6:25

We’ve all been there. And guess what? Thousands of years ago, Ben Sira, a sage whose wisdom is cherished in Jewish tradition, was wrestling with the same thing. He gives us a glimp...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 6:32

He understood the persistent, sometimes frustrating, quest for wisdom. And in his book, he offers some surprisingly practical, and beautiful, advice. He urges us: "Search and exami...

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Words of the Wise and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:1

This passage from Ben Sira is all about seeking wisdom, actively, intentionally. It begins with a simple invitation: "If thou art wishful to hear (H); And incline thine ear (H), th...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira and Seek

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:8

We all do. But what if that little shortcut could lead to a whole heap of trouble? That's the kind of wisdom we find in the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of practical and ethi...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:14

We've all been there. But what if I told you that even those seemingly mundane moments hold profound spiritual significance? That's what we find when we delve into the wisdom of Be...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira and Ophir

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:20

Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach, is a book of ethical teachings. It’s part of the Apocrypha, writings that are considered canonical by some Chri...

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Wisdom in the Streets and Hast

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:27

It's packed with advice on everything from how to treat your servants to, yes, even your daughters. Some of it might sound a little… antiquated to our modern ears. But bear with me...

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Incense and Prayer of Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 7:34

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, reminds us of something fundamental: "If they were not, you would not have come to the world." Think about that. Your parents, your ancestors... they paved...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 8:1

This ancient text, part of the Apocrypha and Deuterocanonical books, is packed with practical advice for navigating the ups and downs of daily life. It’s like having a really wise,...