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 10:7

The Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, grapples with these very questions. Let's delve into Chapter 10 and see what insights it offers us. "An wild king will ...

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First Days of Existence and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 10:12

Kingdoms rise and fall, fortunes change in the blink of an eye... It's enough to make you wonder what, if anything, lasts. Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words dance between poetry...

Creation

True and False Prophets of Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 10:17

Ever feel like some actions just... contaminate everything? Like a single drop of poison tainting a well? The Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature not quite cano...

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Birth of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 10:23

The ancient wisdom of Ben Sira grapples with this very tension, reminding us what truly makes a person honorable. And it might not be what you think. "Pride is not becoming of huma...

Joseph

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 10:29

Let's dive into a few verses from his writings. He starts with a seemingly straightforward observation: "A noble, ruler, judge shall be glorified, but nothing is greater than feari...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 11:1

The ancient sage Ben Sira, writing over two thousand years ago, wrestled with these very same questions. He saw the world around him, and he wasn't always thrilled with what he saw...

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Ark in the Temple and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 11:7

We all do it. But what if that cover is completely misleading? What if the real treasure lies hidden, masked by appearances? Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words dance between scri...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 11:13

We've all been there. But what if I told you an ancient text, attributed to Ben Sira, offers some pretty timeless advice on how to avoid those pitfalls? It's not about rigid rules,...

Road to Forgiveness and Foolishness

Apocrypha Ben Sira 11:20

Because, according to this ancient text, even in those moments of deepest despair, something extraordinary can happen. "The eyes of the Lord looked upon him for good, and shook off...

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