A Priestly Perspective on the Representation of History in the Praise of the Ancestors (Sir 44–49)

The article aims to synthetically present the idea of priesthood in Praise Ancestors (Sir 44–49), a text that contains theological reflection and description selected characters biblical story from point view sage living at turn 3rd-2nd centuries BC. First, successive stages history depicted by Ben Sira their possible connections are outlined. Then, as viewed was presented using specific examples individuals known Israel (Aaron, Phinehas, David, Samuel, Joshua son Jehozadak). However, kings Davidic dynasty no longer reigned after Babylonian exile, even though compares governor Zerubbabel, who came House with high priest Joshua, Jehozadak. sign covenant, however, remained priest. Anonymous references women also feature reality cult. Closing Ancestors, Adam is type foreshadows story’s culmination Simon II 50:1–21). Sira’s keystone connects past present.