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75. The Book of Ben Sira | Dr. Michael Satlow

75. The Book of Ben Sira | Dr. Michael Satlow

Update: 2025-10-23
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J.J. and Dr. Michael Satlow offer an authentic account of this apocryphal book of wisdom literature. 

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Professor Michael L. Satlow (Ph.D. in Ancient Judaism from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America) specializes in the history of Jews and Judaism in antiquity but also writes and teaches more broadly. His most recent authored book is How the Bible Became Holy and has recently edited two volumes, Judaism and the Economy: A Sourcebook and Strength to Strength: Essays in Honor of Shaye J. D. Cohen.  He has held fellowships from the NEH, ACLS, John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, and the Fulbright program among others.  He also directs several digital projects, including Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine.
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Moshe Wise

Hebrew was still a spoken language in Ben Sira's time

Nov 7th
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75. The Book of Ben Sira | Dr. Michael Satlow

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