A Numerical Structure in Sirach 44:1-50:24

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ACCORDING TO THE ANCHOR BIBLE COMMENTARY of Patrick W. Skehan and Alexander A. Di Leila, "Ben Sira provides a splendid example of didactic narrative in the long poem or hymn (44:1-50:24) entitled ... in most Greek MSS 'Praise of the Ancestors.'"1 The poem, starting with an introduction (44:1-15) and ending with a doxology (50:22-24), celebrates heroes of Israelite faith. "B...

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