Crainte de Dieu Sagesse et Loi

<p>Few specific studies have been devoted to Ben Sira 10:19-11:6. Lentz examines the text in Hebrew Greek Syriac and Latin trying to identify the major differences between these versions and their respective fundamental orientations. In this pericope she reveals three important themes: the fear of God wisdom and the law. Taking as a point of departure the theme of the fear of God in Deuteronomy Psalms and Proverbs Job and Qoheleth in addition to Ben Sira Lentz examines the relationship of this theme with wisdom and the law. The close relationship between the fear of God wisdom and the law should lead scholars to ask if these do not represent three aspects of the same reality. </p>