"This new work is an excellent commentary written by Dr. Jeremy Corley, one of the foremost experts on Sirach (the Wisdom of Ben Sira). Corley's familiarity with the vast literature on this fascinating Wisdom book shines through his concise comments. Especially valuable are the many cross references he provides to other parts of Sirach as well as to the rest of Old Testament and even the New Testament. Corley's work ranks among the best short commentaries available today."             Alexander A. Di Lella, OFM             Professor Emeritus Biblical Studies             The Catholic University of America Author of The Wisdom of Ben Sira (Anchor Bible vol. 39; New York: Doubleday, 1987).