June 26, 2016

Adam (Sir 49:16-49:16)

“However above

Every other created living being

Was Adam.”

Sirach finally ends his tribute to the honorable famous holy men with the mention of Adam, the first man. He was above every other created living being, not just humans. Sirach gave Adam a unique place, as in Genesis, chapters 1-3.

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