Prayer

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Explore 1,911 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prayer, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Incense and Prayer of Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

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

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

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 ...

Ark in the Temple and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

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...

Mystery of Suffering and Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, in his wisdom, dives into this very conundrum. "There exists one who becomes rich from his suffering, and this obligates this reward." It's a powerful image, isn't it? So...

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The wisdom of Ben Sira, a sage writing over two thousand years ago, has some sharp, insightful words for us about these very human tendencies. He cuts right to the chase: “Do not s...

Heart of Prayer of Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The ancient wisdom of Ben Sira, a text also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach, tackles this very human struggle. It's a book brimming with practical advice and p...

Sacred Petition

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words we find in the apocryphal book of the same name, grapples with just that. He paints a portrait, not of perfection, but of something far more co...

Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

It’s a challenge as old as time, and the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, offers some incredibly relevant insights. So, what does it really mean to find tha...

Wisdom of Ben Sira and Sacrifice

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach (written around 200-175 BCE), isn't part of the Hebrew Bible canon for everyone, but it's considered part of the...