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Moments when we desperately need a little rahamim, mercy. Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words are treasured in Jewish tradition, offers us a powerful image in his book, Ben Sira. ...
It pulls no punches in its call for humility and divine justice. Ben Sira, a sage writing in Hebrew around 200 BCE, gives us these powerful words: "Make an end of the head of the p...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, offers a fascinating perspective. "From God a physician getteth wisdom," he tells us. It's a bold statement, isn't it? He’s not dismissing the hard work an...
It turns out, that feeling might be older than you think. Ben Sira, that wise sage from centuries ago, put it bluntly: "He that sinneth against his Maker will behave himself proudl...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, gives us a glimpse into their lives. He reminds us that piety and significance aren't confined to kings and prophets. "He is busied with oxen, and leadeth ...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, grapples with this very question. He paints a picture of two groups of people, both part of the same community, yet destined for very different legacies. "...
Ben Sira captures a glimpse of just such a moment, a powerful scene of collective worship in the Temple. Imagine it: "All flesh together hasted, and fell down upon their faces to t...
That feeling isn't new. It's been with us for millennia. And it shines through in the ancient wisdom of Ben Sira. This passage from Ben Sira 51 isn't just about acquiring knowledge...
That’s the feeling I get when I read passages like this one from the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work. I...
