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245 1 4 _aThe Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 25: Wisdom :
_bThe Challoner Revision
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
520 _a"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 25: Wisdom" is a theological text that forms part of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically the Deuterocanonical books. The Douay-Rheims translation, which dates back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, aims to provide an accessible rendering of the Scriptures for English-speaking Catholics, based on the Latin Vulgate. The Book of Wisdom, traditionally attributed to Solomon, explores themes of divine wisdom, justice, and the contrast between the fates of the righteous and the wicked, offering teachings that emphasize moral virtue and the importance of seeking a righteous life. The Book of Wisdom contains a series of meditations and teachings on the nature of wisdom, her relationship with God, and her role in the lives of the faithful. Through a series of poetic reflections, it instructs rulers and leaders on the necessity of justice and virtue, presenting wisdom as a divine gift that leads to a life aligned with God’s will. The text also contrasts the fate of the righteous, who live in the assurance of God's favor and eternal life, with the misguided paths of the wicked, who face inevitable judgment. It includes prophecies concerning Christ and reflections on the historical experiences of figures like Adam, Noah, and Moses, underscoring the message that true wisdom directs one towards justice, peace, and righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Apocrypha. Wisdom of Solomon
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8325
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