Foreign Nations in the Wisdom of Ben Sira: A Jewish Sage Between Opposition and Assimilation
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Ben Sira lived in an era when Hellenistic influences continued to spread in Palestine. The supreme political power was in the hands of foreign rulers. Under these circumstances it is no wonder that Ben Sira discusses the position of foreign nations in several passages. The tone varies due to the given context. This study demonstrates that Ben Sira's relationship to foreign nations is best defined as "balanced", as his attitude is neither thoroughly...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:3110270102
ISBN13:9783110270105
Release Date:January 2012
Publisher:de Gruyter
Length:297 Pages
Weight:1.31 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Age Range:22 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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