“If you see a wise man, go to him early in the morning, and let your foot abrade the thresholds of his doors”Do you love wisdom as the son of Sirakhov loved it? Do you love wisdom enough to acquire it?Anthology of wisdom, the style of which is reminiscent of the biblical Book of Proverbs. Practical advice on interpersonal relationships, family matters, parenting, trade, medicine, etc., as well as various ethical instructions. The author preaches "knowledge"| but not scientific knowledge, as the Greeks understood it, but a kind of “science of life”, the source and fullness of which is with the Almighty. 180 BC, and his grandson translated his work into Greek around 130 BCThe Book of Wisdom of Jesus the son of Sirach does not belong to the canonical books of the Old Testament. However, since ancient times its content has been considered deeply instructive for those who are looking for lessons in wisdom and piety. The Fathers of the Church often used the expressions of the wise son of Sirahov as confirmation of their teaching thoughts.CopyrightPublisher: Glagol Sound Studio, 2019Reader: Dmitry OrginEditing: Anna KravtsovaProofreader: Lyubov Germanovna Karetnikova

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