Herders theologischer Kommentar zum Alten Testament / Jesus Sirach 1-23

Jesus Sirach, the work of a scholarly sage from Jerusalem dating back to the early 2nd century BC, is the most extensive wisdom text in the Bible, comprising 51 chapters. The tumultuous and challenging history of its textual transmission is a testament to a book on the edge of the canon. It reflects a political and spiritual turning point in Palestine. Confronted by the encounter with Hellenistic culture, the author seeks answers and guidance. His deep roots in tradition allow him to maintain a balance of restraint while also being open to new impulses in thought and practice. The interpretation follows the Greek text as the first complete version of the book.