TEXT “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.’" (John 6:35) THE ARGUMENT Christ applies Sirach 24:19-22 to Himself to both identify himself with and distinguish Himself from God's Wisdom as written in the Law. This use suggests that Sirach was well known and accepted, and possessed some religious gravity, to be used in such a way. Therefore, Christ's use could be seen as tacit approval of Sirach. ANALYSIS Speaking in the voice of God's Wisdom, Sirach 24:19-22 [18-22] reads: “Come unto me, all ye that be
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