Ecclesiasticus Chapter 44 Discussion

Hi James. Ecclesiasticus is an apocryphal book, i.e. one of the many books that is used by some churches as part of the Bible but was not deemed worthy to be incorporated into the Canon of Scripture we have in the KJV. Many tests were applied to each Bible Book, however some were found wanting & therefore excluded - and these excluded books are known as the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books (or, 'Second Canon' Books).

This KJB Online website provides those apocryphal books for you to peruse. You will need to click on 'More' at the Main Page & then scroll down to Standard King James Bible Apocrypha & find the list of those books therein. However, on reading the reference you shared, what the Dean gave in his lesson, I was surprised by the portion that he chose to read at a funeral service; though he would have had his purpose for doing so.

At the Funeral off HRH Prince Philip Duke Of Edinburgh, the Dean of Windsor read The First

Lesson from Ecclesiasticus CH 43 verses 11-26 Any Bibles I have are different spellings--

Ecclesiastes and only have 12 chapters. Were would I find the version the Dean read ?

Regards James.

The famous volume of photographs and essays about the extreme poverty in the American South during the Great Depression was titled "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men". Though it quotes Ecclesiasticus 44:1, it is actually a reference to Ecclesiasticus 44:9. Though I wept when I first read that verse, when I read on, I was reminded that those who leave behind no memorial are still remembered by God, by their family, and by their community. That is what matters most.

On Feruary 7th,1952, it was announced on the 'wireless ' that his Majesty George VI had died. I was due to read the lesson in school assembly and asked at the staffroom door, in view of the King.s death what should I read. After some debate I was given this reaing. It has remained with me ever since

This was the lesson read at the Leavers Service at the end of the School Year at Abingdon School.

This was our school anthem at the Accrington High School For Girls. Each time I either hear it or read it it brings back powerful memories.

In the NRSV, chapter 44 has 23 verses, dividing verse 22 at KJV "and the covenant, " "And made it rest ". However, verse 23 continues into chapter 44 will comment there too.

One of the most beloved pf Bible passages. This passage appears on a Civil War memorial in NYC to the unknown fallen of the war. British composer Ralph Vaughan-Williams also wrote a sort but beautiful anthem based on the text. Y have left the reading of this passage in my funeral instructions;as I am nearing the end of the journey.and will be like one of those who will "perish as if they had never been."

This conflicts with Romans 4:13