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"The Bible" by the Douay-Rheims translation is a significant religious text that has been influential since its publication in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It includes the Old and New Testaments, and the Book of Ecclesiasticus, known as Sirach, is a part of the Wisdom literature that explores themes of morality, ethics, and the pursuit of knowledge. This particular book focuses on the importance of wisdom, fear of God, virtuous living, and social conduct. The opening of Ecclesiasticus introduces its aim to impart wisdom and ethical guidance, citing the author Jesus, son of Sirach, who lived approximately 200 years before Christ. The prologue highlights the significance of wisdom literature within the Jewish tradition, and the content quickly establishes that all wisdom comes from God. The initial chapters underscore foundational concepts such as the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, the importance of humility, the value of parents, and the consequences of one's actions. These themes set the tone for a collection of teachings that aim to encourage a righteous life, urging readers to consider their moral choices and spiritual commitments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Sirach
• Release date is 2005-06-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

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