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Marttila Foreign Nations in the Wisdom of Ben Sira
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-11-027011-2
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A Jewish Sage between Opposition and Assimilation
E-Book, Englisch, Band 13, 297 Seiten
Reihe: Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature Studies
ISBN: 978-3-11-027011-2
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
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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 hostile nor that of uncritically embracing Gentiles. On the basis of certain passages, one can get the impression that even the foreigners could be recipients of the Torah. On the other hand, some nations were regarded by earlier biblical authors as archenemies of Israel, and these anti-elect people caused also Ben Sira’s anger to be provoked. Ben Sira was deeply rooted in Judaism but this did not prevent him from being open toward foreign influences as far as they were compatible with his religious and cultural heritage.
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1;Preface;6
2;Table of Contents;8
3;1. Introduction;12
3.1;1.1. The Historical Figure of Ben Sira;12
3.2;1.2. The Book of Ben Sira;21
3.3;1.3. Political Circumstances in Ben Sira’s Time;28
3.4;1.4. Jerusalem in Ben Sira’s Time;31
3.5;1.5. Ben Sira and Foreign Nations / Cultures: A Survey of Previous Research;36
3.6;1.6. Research Aim;51
4;2. Covenant with Mankind according to Sirach 17;53
4.1;2.1. Introduction;53
4.2;2.2. Translation and Textual Criticism of Sir 16:24–17:24;54
4.3;2.3. Commentary on Sir 16:24–17:24;63
4.4;2.4. Short Overview of the Covenant Theology of the Old Testament;80
4.5;2.5. Conclusion;89
5;3. Wisdom, Israel and Other Nations in Sirach 24;91
5.1;3.1. Introduction;91
5.2;3.2. Translation and Textual Criticism of Sir 24;93
5.3;3.3. The Tradition-Historical Background of Sir 24;102
5.4;3.4. Commentary on Sir 24:1–34;113
5.5;3.5. The People of Israel and Other Nations in Sir 24;125
5.6;3.6. Conclusion;128
6;4. “Put the Nations in Fear of You” – The National Prayer in Sirach 36;130
6.1;4.1. Introduction;130
6.2;4.2. Translation and Textual Criticism of Sir 36:1–17;130
6.3;4.3. Previous Research of the Passage;135
6.4;4.4. Commentary on Sir 36:1–17;142
6.5;4.5. Ben Sira’s View of Foreign Nations in Sir 36;165
6.6;4.6. Conclusion;167
7;5. Foreign Nations in Ben Sira’s “Laus Patrum” (Sir 44–50);169
7.1;5.1. Introduction;169
7.2;5.2. The Beginning of “Laus Patrum” (Sir 44:1–15);172
7.3;5.3. From the Antediluvian Figures to Moses;175
7.4;5.4. Phinehas in Sir 45:23–26;183
7.5;5.5. From Joshua to David;193
7.6;5.6. From Solomon to Ben Sira’s Own Time;200
7.7;5.7. Excursus: Why Did Ben Sira Omit Ezra?;203
7.7.1;5.7.1. Ben Sira’s anti-Levitical Bias;203
7.7.2;5.7.2. Ben Sira’s Interest in People Who Built Something;205
7.7.3;5.7.3. Ben Sira Was Unaware of Ezra Traditions;208
7.7.4;5.7.4. Ben Sira’s Universalism versus Ezra’s Particularism;210
7.7.5;5.7.5. Ben Sira’s Aversion to Reforms;212
7.7.6;5.7.6. Ben Sira’s Pan-Aaronite Attitude;213
7.7.7;5.7.7. Different Types of Scribes;216
7.7.8;5.7.8. Ezra’s Political Quietism as a Reason for His Omission;216
7.8;5.8. Three Foolish Folks in Sir 50:25–26;217
7.9;5.9. Conclusion;226
8;6. Ben Sira and Foreign Rule: an Analysis of Short Passages;228
8.1;6.1. Sirach 4:15;228
8.2;6.2. Sirach 8:2;229
8.3;6.3. Sirach 10:1–5;230
8.4;6.4. Sirach 10:8;231
8.5;6.5. Sirach 10:14–18;232
8.6;6.6. Sirach 16:6–10;233
8.7;6.7. Sirach 39:23;234
8.8;6.8. Conclusion;235
9;7. Summary;236
10;Bibliography;244
11;Index of Modern Authors;278
12;Index of Passages;284
