Ben Sira

Ben Sira (300–150) was a writer.

Also recorded as Joshua ben Sirach; Jesus Ben Sira; Shim`on ben Yeshu`a ben Sira; Sirach.

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Overview

Born in 300, died in 150.

In detail

the recorded working language is Hebrew.

Residence is recorded at Jerusalem.

Works named in the authority record are Sirach.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ben Sira”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3092598: Ben Sira

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Plates

Each plate is reproduced under the terms the holding register itself publishes, with its creator and licence named.

Woodcut for "Die Bibel in Bildern", 1860.

Woodcut for "Die Bibel in Bildern", 1860.

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · Die Bibel in Bildern · Public domain

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