Apocrypha 9780830897407, 9780830814855, 0830897402

Table of contents :
Cover
Praise for the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Title Page
Copyright Page
Project Research Team
Contents
General Introduction
A Guide to Using This Commentary
Abbreviations
Introduction to the Apocrypha
Commentary on Tobit
Tobit’s Historical Setting Tobit 1:1-2
Deportation Tobit 1:3-22
The Blind Tobit 2:1–3:6
Sarah Tobit 3:7-17
Tobias Tobit 4:1-21
A Fellow Traveler Tobit 5:1-21
The Fish Tobit 6:1-17
Raguel Tobit 7:1-18
The Tomb Tobit 8:1-21
The Wedding Tobit 9:1–10:12
The Eyes Tobit 11:1-19
Raphael Tobit 12:1-2
Zion Tobit 13:1-18
Nineveh Tobit 14:1-15
Commentary on Wisdom of Solomon
The Search for God and the Avoidance of Sin Wisdom of Solomon 1:1-15
The Destiny of the Wicked Wisdom of Solomon 1:16–2:9
Fury Against the Righteous Wisdom of Solomon 2:10-20
The Mistake of the Unbelieving Wisdom of Solomon 2:21-24
The Destiny of the Just and the Impious Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-13
Barrenness is Better than Impious Offspring Wisdom of Solomon 3:13–4:6
The Untimely Death of the Just Wisdom of Solomon 4:7-19
The Judgment of the Wicked Wisdom of Solomon 4:20–5:14
Glorious Destiny of the Just and Punishment of the Impious Wisdom of Solomon 5:15-23
The Mighty Will Undergo a Rigorous Judgment Wisdom of Solomon 6:1-11
The Opportunity of Finding Wisdom Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-21
Wisdom is not for a Few Chosen People Wisdom of Solomon 6:22-25
All People are Equal Wisdom of Solomon 7:1-6
Wisdom is more Precious than any Riches Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-14
Wisdom is the Divine Maker of Everything Wisdom of Solomon 7:15-22
In Praise of Wisdom Wisdom of Solomon 7:22–8:1
Wisdom the Ideal Companion of Life Wisdom of Solomon 8:2-16
Prayer for Attaining Wisdom Wisdom of Solomon 8:17-21
Prayer for Obtaining Wisdom Wisdom of Solomon 9:1-18
Wisdom in History: from Adam Until Joseph Wisdom of Solomon 10:1-14
Moses and Exodus Wisdom of Solomon 10:15–11:3
The Miracle of Water Wisdom of Solomon 11:4-14
Divine Moderation Toward Egypt Wisdom of Solomon 11:15-20
God is Capable of Compassion for All Wisdom of Solomon 11:21–12:2
God Also Takes Care of the Canaanites Wisdom of Solomon 12:3-11
God’s Power and Moderation Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-18
God Teaches Mercy and Justice Wisdom of Solomon 12:19-22
The Punishment of the Egyptians as an Example Wisdom of Solomon 12:23-27
Idolatry Deifies Nature Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-9
An Idol is a Dead Object Wisdom of Solomon 13:10–14:11
The Birth of an Idolatrous Cult Wisdom of Solomon 14:12-21
The Consequences of the Idolatrous Cult Wisdom of Solomon 14:22-31
Israel does not Adore Idols Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-6
The Folly of the Potter Who Shapes Idols Wisdom of Solomon 15:7-13
The All-Encompassing Idolatry of the Egyptians Wisdom of Solomon 15:14-19
Frogs and Quails Wisdom of Solomon 16:1-4
The Locusts and the Bronze Serpent Wisdom of Solomon 16:5-14
Hail and Manna Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-29
Darkness and the Pillar of Fire Wisdom of Solomon 17:1–18:4
A Night of Tragedy and Freedom Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19
Extermination was Threatened in the Desert Wisdom of Solomon 18:20-25
The Red Sea Wisdom of Solomon 19:1-12
Egypt is More Guilty than Sodom Wisdom of Solomon 19:13-17
The Upsetting of the Natural Order Wisdom of Solomon 19:18-22
Commentary on Ecclesiasticus, or the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach
Prologue
The Origin of Wisdom Sirach 1:1-10
Fear of God Sirach 1:11-20
Patience and Self-Control Sirach 1:22-24
Wisdom and Probity Sirach 1:25-30
Fear of God in Time of Testing Sirach 2:1-18
Duties Toward Parents Sirach 3:1-16
Do not Look for What is too Difficult for You Sirach 3:17-29
Charity Toward the Poor Sirach 3:30–4:10
Wisdom that Teaches Sirach 4:11-19
Modesty and Respect for Public Opinion Sirach 4:20-31
Wealth and Presumptuousness Sirach 5:1-8
Firmness and Self-Control Sirach 5:9–6:4
Friendship Sirach 6:5-17
The School of Wisdom Sirach 6:18-37
Various Advice Sirach 7:1-21
Children and Parents Sirach 7:22-28
The Priest Sirach 7:29-31
The Poor and the Afflicted Sirach 7:32-36
Prudence and Reflection Sirach 8:1-7
Tradition Sirach 8:8-9
Prudence Sirach 8:10-19
Women Sirach 9:1-9
Relations with Others Sirach 9:10-18
Government Sirach 10:1-5
Against Arrogance Sirach 10:6-18
People Worthy of Honor Sirach 10:19-25
Humility and Truth Sirach 10:26-31
Do not Trust Appearances Sirach 11:1-6
Reflection and Slowness Sirach 11:7-11
We Should Trust God Alone Sirach 11:12-28
Mistrust the Wicked Sirach 11:29-34
Benefits Sirach 12:1-7
True and False Friends Sirach 12:8-18
Go with your Peers Sirach 13:1-26
True Happiness Sirach 14:1-2
Envy and Greed Sirach 14:3-19
The Happiness of the Wise Sirach 14:20–15:10
Human Liberty Sirach 15:11-20
The Wicked are Cursed Sirach 16:1-14
The Certitude of Reward Sirach 16:17-23
Humanity in the Creation Sirach 16:24–17:14
The Divine Judge Sirach 17:15-24
Call to Penance Sirach 17:25-32
God’s Greatness Sirach 18:1-7
Human Beings are Nothing Sirach 18:8-14
How to Make A Gift Sirach 18:15-18
Reflection and Caution Sirach 18:19-29
Self-Control Sirach 18:30–19:3
Against Gossip Sirach 19:4-12
Checking Hearsay Sirach 19:13-17
False and True Wisdom Sirach 19:20-30
Silence and Speech Sirach 20:1-8
Paradoxes Sirach 20:9-17
Clumsy Words Sirach 20:18-23
Lies Sirach 20:24-26
About Wisdom Sirach 20:27-31
Different Sins Sirach 21:1-10
The Wise and the Foolish Sirach 21:11-28
The Indolent and Bad Children Sirach 22:1-6
Wisdom and Foolishness Sirach 22:7-18
Friendship Sirach 22:19-26
Vigilance Sirach 22:27–23:6
Oaths Sirach 23:7-11
Impure Words Sirach 23:12-21
The Adulteress Sirach 23:22-27
Wisdom Speaks Sirach 24:1-22
Wisdom and the Law Sirach 24:23-34
Proverbs Sirach 25:1-2
The Elders Sirach 25:3-6
Blessedness Sirach 25:7-11
Women Sirach 25:13–26:18
Things that Grieve Sirach 26:28
Commerce Sirach 26:29–27:3
Thoughts and Words Sirach 27:4-7
Justice Sirach 27:8-15
Secrets Sirach 27:16-21
Hypocrisy Sirach 27:22-29
Resentment Sirach 27:30–28:7
Strife Sirach 28:8-12
The Tongue Sirach 28:13-26
Lending Sirach 29:1-7
Alms Sirach 29:8-13
Guarantees Sirach 29:14-20
Hospitality Sirach 29:21-28
Education Sirach 30:1-13
Health Sirach 30:14-20
Joy Sirach 30:21-25
Riches Sirach 31:1-11
Banquets Sirach 31:12-24
Wine Sirach 31:25-31
Feasts Sirach 32:1-13
Fear of God Sirach 32:14–33:6
Unequal Conditions Sirach 33:7-18
Independence Sirach 33:19-23
Slaves Sirach 33:24-31
Dreams Sirach 34:1-8
Journeys Sirach 34:9-17
Sacrifices Sirach 34:18-26
Law and Sacrifices Sirach 35:1-11
Divine Justice Sirach 35:12-20
Prayer for Israel’s Liberation and Rebirth Sirach 36:1-17
Discernment Sirach 36:18-20
Choosing A Wife Sirach 36:21-26
False Friends Sirach 37:1-6
Counselors Sirach 37:7-15
True and False Wisdom Sirach 37:16-26
Restraint Sirach 37:27-31
Medicine and Illness Sirach 38:1-15
Bereavement Sirach 38:16-23
The Works of Artisans Sirach 38:24-34
The Scribe Sirach 39:1-11
A Call to Praise God Sirach 39:12-35
Human Misery Sirach 40:1-11
Various Sayings Sirach 40:12-27
Begging Sirach 40:28-30
Death Sirach 41:1-4
The Destiny of the Ungodly Sirach 41:5-13
Shame Sirach 41:14–42:8
Anxiety Concerning a Daughter Sirach 42:9-14
God’s Glory in Nature Sirach 42:15-25
The Sun Sirach 43:1-5
The Moon Sirach 43:6-8
The Stars and the Rainbow Sirach 43:9-12
The Marvels of Nature Sirach 43:13-33
God’s Glory in History: The Praise of the Ancestors Sirach 44:1-15
Enoch and Noah Sirach 44:16-18
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Sirach 44:19-23
Moses Sirach 45:1-5
Aaron Sirach 45:6-22
Phinehas Sirach 45:23-26
Joshua Sirach 46:1-6
Caleb Sirach 46:7-10
The Judges Sirach 46:11-12
Samuel Sirach 46:13-20
Nathan and David Sirach 47:1-11
Solomon Sirach 47:12-22
Rehoboam and Jeroboam Sirach 47:23-25
Elijah Sirach 48:1-11
Elisha Sirach 48:12-14
Unfaithfulness and Punishment Sirach 48:15-16
Hezekiah Sirach 48:17-21
Isaiah Sirach 48:22-25
Josiah Sirach 49:1-3
Last Kings and Prophets Sirach 49:4-10
Zerubbabel, Joshua and Nehemiah Sirach 49:11-13
Summary Sirach 49:14-16
Simon the Priest Sirach 50:1-24
A Numerical Proverb 50:25-26
Conclusion Sirach 50:27-29
Hymn of Thanksgiving Sirach 51:1-12
Poem on the Search of Wisdom Sirach 51:13-30
Commentary on Baruch
Baruch and the Assembly of the Jew in Babylon Baruch 1:1-14
The Confession of Sins Baruch 1:15–2:10
Supplication Baruch 2:11–3:8
Wisdom, a Prerogative of Israel Baruch 3:9–4:4
Jerusalem’s Lamentations and Hopes Baruch 4:5–5:9
Commentary on the Letter of Jeremiah
Commentary on the Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Young Men
The Prayer of Azariah The Song of Three Young Men 1-27
The Song of the Three Young Men 28-68
Commentary on Susanna
Susanna and Daniel’s Judgment Susanna 1-64
Commentary on Bel and the Dragon
Daniel and the Priests of Bel Bel and the Dragon 1-22
Daniel Kills the Dragon Bel and the Dragon 23-30
Daniel in the Lions’ Den Bel and the Dragon 31-42
Appendix: Early Christian Writers and the Documents Cited
Biographical Sketches
Timeline of Writers of the Patristic Period
Bibliography of Works in Original Languages
Bibliography of Works in English Translation
Authors/Writings Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
About the Editor
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
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