“instruction and wisdom.” Second, he offers a classification of these writings. From the comments of his grandfather (Sir 44–50), in which readers are invited to sing the praises of famous men in Israel, it is clear that “the Law” is the Pentateuch. The prophets also can be defined more specifically, but not completely. Ben Sira mentions Nathan, Elijah and Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the “Twelve Prophets” (i.e., the Minor Prophets, Hosea through Malachi). These last four references would