| Testament: | Other |
| Description: | The Wisdom of Sirach, also known as the Book of Ecclesiasticus, is a work of ethical teachings and practical wisdom. It is one of the books of the Apocrypha and was written by a Jewish scribe named Jesus ben Sirach. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 |
| Author name: | Attributed to Ben Sira (Jesus son of Sirach) |
| Written date: | 2nd century BC |
| Location: | Jerusalem |
| Genre: | Wisdom Literature |
| Chapter count: | 51 |
| Verse count: | 1372 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | Jewish readers |
| Theme: | Wisdom, ethics, and reverence for God |
| Key verses: | Sirach 1:1-4; 24:23-29; 42:15-43:33 |
| Summary: | The Wisdom of Sirach, also known as the Book of Ecclesiasticus, is a collection of ethical teachings and wisdom sayings. Written by Ben Sira, the book covers a wide range of topics including the importance of wisdom, the value of righteousness, and the significance of fearing the Lord. |
| Outline: | I. Prologue (1:1-29)
II. Instructions on Moral Conduct (2:1-42:14)
III. Praise of the Ancestors (42:15-50:24)
IV. Epilogue (50:25-51:30) |