Name: Sirach: New Collegeville Bible Commentary, Vol. 21
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The book of Sirach praises the study of the law, the wisdom of the men of old and their prophecies. Its author is well-read and rearticulates traditional Jewish wisdom for his generation, centering it on fear of the Lord, and clearly asserting that wisdom is a gift from God. He encourages his audience to remain steadfast in following the law of Moses rather than following the ways of the dominant pagan Greek culture.

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Title: Sirach: New Collegeville Bible Commentary, Vol. 21
By: Jeremy Corley
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Vendor: Liturgical Press
Publication Date: 2012

Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0814628559
ISBN-13: 9780814628553
Series: New Collegeville Bible Commentary
Stock No: WW628553

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Author Bio

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Jeremy Corley is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Portsmouth, UK. Following several years of parish ministry, he completed a doctorate in biblical studies at the Catholic University of America. He has published books and articles on biblical topics, especially the book of Sirach, and now teaches Scripture at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Ireland.

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This new work is an excellent commentary written by Dr. Jeremy Corley, one of the foremost experts on Sirach (the Wisdom of Ben Sira). Corley's familiarity with the vast literature on this fascinating Wisdom book shines through his concise comments. Especially valuable are the many cross references he provides to other parts of Sirach as well as to the rest of Old Testament and even the New Testament. Corley's work ranks among the best short commentaries available today.

-Alexander A. Di Lella,
The Catholic University of America

Dr. Jeremy Corley is an internationally recognized expert on the Book of Sirach. In this commentary, he provides a compact, but helpful guide to unpacking the riches of this often neglected book, especially its multiple connections with the rest of the Bible and with other ancient literature. He manages to say a great deal in relatively few pages.
-Rev. Christopher Begg,
The Catholic University of America

About the Series

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Comprehensive and understandable, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the Old Testament to today's readers. With recent scholarship, this series provides vital background and addresses important questions such as authorship and cultural context. The New Collegeville Bible Commentary books use the New American Bible translation and will appeal to preachers, teachers, Bible study groups, and all readers of the Bible.

Editorial Reviews

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"This new work is an excellent commentary written by Dr. Jeremy Corley, one of the foremost experts on Sirach (the Wisdom of Ben Sira). Corley’s familiarity with the vast literature on this fascinating Wisdom book shines through his concise comments. Especially valuable are the many cross references he provides to other parts of Sirach as well as to the rest of Old Testament and even the New Testament. Corley’s work ranks among the best short commentaries available today."

Alexander A. Di Lella, OFM

Professor Emeritus Biblical Studies

The Catholic University of America
Author of The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Anchor Bible vol. 39; New York: Doubleday, 1987)

"Dr. Jeremy Corley is an internationally recognized expert on the Book of Sirach. In this commentary, he provides a compact but helpful guide to unpacking the riches of this often-neglected book, especially its multiple connections with the rest of the Bible and with other ancient literature. He manages to say a great deal in relatively few pages."

Rev. Christopher Begg

Professor of Biblical Studies

School of Theology and Religious Studies

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC