De Gruyter - The Expanded Text of Ecclesiasticus Study

Explore a significant scholarly work regarding the Book of Ben Sira. This volume, part of the Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature Studies series, examines the teaching on the future life within the text. Scholars have long noted the large number of passages concerning the afterlife across different versions of Ben Sira, making this a key area of interest for researchers. This publication brings to light an important doctoral thesis originally written by Conleth Kearns in 1951. For sixty years, this specific investigation has only been available in photocopied form. This edition provides a proper publication of the research, meeting the needs of Ben Sira scholars who recognize the importance of investigating these textual stages. It serves as a vital resource for those studying the development and origins of the text through its views on the afterlife.