Quiz on the Wisdom of Ben Sira (NAB USCCB)

Who is the author of the Wisdom of Ben Sira?

• Moses

• Yeshua, son of Eleazar, son of Sira

• David

• King Solomon

What does the title 'Liber Ecclesiasticus' mean?

• Church Book

• Book of Wisdom

• Holy Scriptures

• Divine Teachings

In which language was the Wisdom of Ben Sira originally written?

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

• Greek

• Latin

Who translated the Wisdom of Ben Sira into Greek?

• The author's grandson

• The author's son

• A Roman scholar

• A Greek philosopher

When was the Wisdom of Ben Sira finished?

• Around 100 B.C.

• Around 175 B.C.

• Around 200 B.C.

• Around 150 B.C.

Which part of the Wisdom of Ben Sira contains a eulogy of the heroes of Israel?

• Chapters 1–43

• Chapters 51:1–12

• Chapters 44:1–50:24

• Chapters 51:13–30

What is the main focus of chapters 1–43 in the Wisdom of Ben Sira?

• Historical events

• Poetry

• Moral instruction

• Prophecies

Which religious group does not include the Wisdom of Ben Sira in their Bible?

• Protestants

• Anglicans

• Catholics

• Orthodox Christians

What is the purpose of the Wisdom of Ben Sira according to the text?

• To help maintain religious faith and integrity

• To predict the future

• To provide historical accounts

• To offer scientific knowledge

What is included in the appendixes of the Wisdom of Ben Sira?

• Expressions of gratitude to God and an invitation to acquire true wisdom

• Prophecies about the future

• Detailed laws and commandments

• Poems and songs