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Foreign Nations in the Wisdom of Ben Sira

A Jewish Sage between Opposition and Assimilation
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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.

Author Biography:

Marko Marttila,University of Helsinki,Finland.
Release date Australia
January 16th, 2012
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
297
ISBN-13
9783110270105
Product ID
19652199

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