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The Specific Educational Role of the Father of a Daughter According to the Book of Sirach

Author(s): Jerzy Kułaczkowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)

Summary/Abstract: One of the basic subject, which draws a human`s attention at present times is a problem of a proper education of children in a family. The reflection about this is very important, especially in front of wrong behaviour many young people. This is why it should be showed the right source of proper directions about bringing up the children. One of them is the Book of Sirah, which is a part of the Old Testament. This means, that the Book of Sirah as the God`s revelation, contains His Word, which is the truth. In this context, this Book could be very helpful to show a role of the father at education of a daughter in the family. A very accurate analysis of some sentences about it and included at this source, shows that A father has a particular responsibility for education of a daughter. His activity at this field can be compare to night watch, which needs non-stop vigilance, in order to protect her from evil. It is very important to treat to an impertinent daughter. Such a situation might cause a shame to her father. The father also ought to well prepare his daughter to a marital and family life. To achieve this, he should use proper means and methods. One of these is discernment to let her to be among married women. Moreover, he should not to allow her for being at every men`s presence. This is why, well educated daughter is a gift for a husband. For a father she is a cause to be proud. Thus, the truths showed at the Book of Sirah and concerned of a part the father at education of a daughter seemed to be proper also nowadays.

  • Issue Year: 20/2004
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 31-48
  • Page Count: 17