Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Biblical figure
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Judaism
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| gptkbp:author |
Book of Sirach
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| gptkbp:contains |
ethical teachings
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| gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
Christian_ethics
Jewish_ethics |
| gptkbp:genre |
Wisdom literature
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Second_Temple_period
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ben Sirach
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Christianity
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Hebrew_Bible
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“A good name is better than riches.”
“The beauty of a woman cheers the countenance.” “He who seeks wisdom is like one who seeks a treasure.” “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord.” “A friend is a refuge.” “A man’s character is his fortune.” “A man’s wisdom makes his face shine.” “A wise man will be known by his words.” “A wise man will hold his tongue.” “Do not be ashamed to confess your sins.” “Do not be quick to anger.” “Do not despise the poor.” “Do not let your sins weigh you down.” “Honor your father and mother.” “The heart of a man is like a mirror.” “The righteous will shine like the sun.” “The wise man will be silent.” “Wisdom is the crown of the aged.” “The mouth of the righteous is a well of life.” “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” |
| gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs |
gptkb:Sirach
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| gptkbp:publishedIn |
gptkb:Hebrew
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| gptkbp:theme |
Family
Friendship Wealth Wisdom Fear of God Moral conduct |
| gptkbp:timePeriod |
2nd century BCE
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| gptkbp:translatedInto |
Greek
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