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A Study on the Praise of Isareal’s Great Ancestors in Ecclesiasticus: Text-traditional Analysis of the Praise of David(Ecc. 47:2-11)

  • Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies
  • Abbr : KJOTS
  • 2024, 30(2), pp.76-105
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Old Testament Studies
  • Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology

Kim, Jong-Hoon 1

1부산장신대학교

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ABSTRACT

The primary focus of research related to the Ecclesiasticus, also referred to as the “Wisdom of Ben Sira” or “Sirach's Wisdom,” has been centered around the authenticity of the text. Studies have concentrated on analyzing variations found among existing manuscripts, translations, and reconstructions of the text. The Ecclesiasticus contains what is known as the “Praise of Isareal’s Great Ancestors”(44:1-50:12), which introduces 34 individuals and five groups (judges, Israelites, people of Judah, kings of Judah, twelve minor prophets), making it a crucial source for analyzing how the Hebrew Bible was used linguistically and from a tradition history perspective. In this study, the focus lies on analyzing the text of the “the Praise of Isareal’s Great Ancestors”, particularly the Davidic hymn (Sirach 47:2-11), and examining specific linguistic expressions from the Hebrew Bible tradition utilized by the author of the Ecclesiasticus to understand aspects of the inter-testamental period Hebrew Bible tradition. The Davidic tradition within the “Praise of Isareal’s Great Ancestors” encompasses narratives concerning David's accession to the throne (verses 2-7), his role as a worshiper and initiator of temple sacrifices (verses 8-10), and the covenant with David (verse 11). This tradition is primarily based on linguistic expressions found in the Books of Samuel. Furthermore, the author of the Ecclesiasticus seems to have been influenced by specific linguistic expressions from Davidic Psalms such as Psalm 18 (2 Samuel 22) or Psalm 89, known for their poetic and symbolic nature, evident in the poetic and symbolic language of the Ecclesiasticus. Additionally, the author combines the Davidic tradition with other traditions within the Hebrew Bible, such as the Priest-Tradition, offering new interpretations. Moreover, the text of the Ecclesiasticus evolved into its own language within Hebrew and Greek. Such observations are not limited to the Davidic tradition alone. Analyzing the entirety of the “Praise of Isareal’s Great Ancestors” within the context of the Hebrew Bible tradition would provide valuable insights into the reception of the Hebrew Bible tradition during the intertestamental period.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.
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