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Stephen Long examines the theological interpretation of the relationship between charity and reciprocity in the wisdom-instruction of the second century BCE Jewish sage, Joshua Ben Sira. Gift exchange with God is understood to enable generous action towards fellow humans.
Price: £93.40
Pages: 354
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Imprint: Mohr Siebeck
Series: Forschungen zum Alten Testament 2. Reihe
Publication Date:
21 December 2023
ISBN: 9783161623844
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Generosity and Reciprocity in the Good Life according to Sirach 14:3-19
Chapter 3: Decorum in Generosity according to Sirach 18:15-18 and 20:9-17
Chapter 4: "A God Who Repays" - Sacrifice, Reciprocity, and Charity according to Sir 35:1-13 and 12:1-5a
Chapter 5: Relating Charity and Reciprocity (1) - Further Scriptural Traditions and the Role of Sirach 29
Chapter 6: Relating Charity and Reciprocity (2) - Human Generosity in the Well-Ordered Creation
Chapter 7: Synthesis and Conclusions
Chapter 2: Generosity and Reciprocity in the Good Life according to Sirach 14:3-19
Chapter 3: Decorum in Generosity according to Sirach 18:15-18 and 20:9-17
Chapter 4: "A God Who Repays" - Sacrifice, Reciprocity, and Charity according to Sir 35:1-13 and 12:1-5a
Chapter 5: Relating Charity and Reciprocity (1) - Further Scriptural Traditions and the Role of Sirach 29
Chapter 6: Relating Charity and Reciprocity (2) - Human Generosity in the Well-Ordered Creation
Chapter 7: Synthesis and Conclusions