The bible is actually two compilations put together at separate times. The story of susanna is thus told in theodotions version, and therefore in english versions of the bible which follows it. One of them rushed to open the garden gates, alerting. Her parents were righteous, and had trained their daughter according to the law of moses. Susanna cried out with a loud voice, knowing she was completely trapped literally, restrained all about me, but they cried even louder against her. The history of susanna encyclopedia of the bible bible. The book of susanna also sometimes called the judgment of daniel is a book found in the collection of writings called the apochrypha or deuterocanonical books that. The brief, selfcontained story of susanna appears in greek but not hebrew manuscripts of the book of daniel. Stranger than edwards and nagouses use of an apocryphal text as the major plank in the raft of their argument to prove that the bible is complicit with rapists is. Susannas beauty attracts two elders there was a man living in babylon whose name was joakim. Susanna or shoshana is part of the biblical book of daniel daniel which is considered canonical by roman catholics and the greek orthodox, and part of the apocrypha by protestants. Most modern editions of the bible include it among the apocryphaldeuterocanonical books as daniel. Theodotion, a greek speaking jewish scholar, writing about 150 ce, revised the lxx including an expanded story of susanna at the beginning of the.
It is regarded as deuterocanonical scripture by catholics and attached to daniel as ch. Susanna, book of an addition to daniel written just before 100 bce in hebrew or aramaic but only known in the lxx version. The book of susanna which is sometimes a separate book, and in other instances, forms the thirteenth chapter of daniel is not accepted as scripture by jews or most protestants. The book of susanna also sometimes called the judgment of daniel is a book. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. The anchor bible uses yew and hew and clove and cleave to get this effect in english. Why dont protestant bibles include the book of susanna. Susanna, the history of international standard bible. Bible king jamessusanna wikisource, the free online library.
In the latter it constitutes the last chapter, but in many editions of the former it is the introductory chapter. And joanna the wife of chuza herods steward, and susanna, and many others. One of them rushed to open the garden gates, alerting everyone to the commotion in the garden. As the story goes, a fair hebrew wife named susanna was falsely accused by lecherousvoyeurs. The book of susanna which is sometimes a separate book, and in other instances, forms the thirteenth chapter of daniel is not accepted as scripture by jews or most. While not canonical, it is worthy of study and application to contemporary. Susanna chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16. The book of susanna, though brief, is a compelling book of innocence and mans corruption of gods law. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. The extra books come from the first major translation of the bible called the septuagint lxx. Joanna, jesus disciple, gospel woman women in the bible. Jeromes translation, called the vulgate, became the official bible of the catholic church for a millennium. Jews recognize it as a moral tale, not part of the tanakh. Susanna was one of the many faithful women, who, out of their own belongings, cared for the needs of jesus and his 12 apostles during jesus galilean ministry of 31 c.
The history of susanna, apocryphal addition to the old testament book of daniel. Susannah from the book of daniel audio book youtube. First, contrary to typical rc propaganda, scholarly disagreements over the canonicity proper of certain books continued down through the centuries and right into trent, until it provided. Mary magdalene, joanna, and susanna enter the bible. Susanna is tacked on to the end of the book of daniel. The jews had recourse to him often because he was the. These women are actively engaged in jesus work, for the gospel notes the support they provide, possibly as patrons who fund jesus mission. It was recognised as part of jewish cannon during the hellenistic era, but. It is accepted as part of the inspired scriptures by the catholic and orthodox. Susannas heroic statement, it is better for me to fall into your power without guilt than to sin before the lord v. Susanna was the beautiful and devout wife of joakim who resided in babylon in the early years of the exile, and owned a fine park which was open to his fellowexiles verses 14. Some books are grouped together in the hebrew bible, such as the twelve minor prophets. Joanna and the other two women mentioned in luke 8. The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london.
Susanna the history of susanna in daniel set apart from the beginning of daniel, because it is not in the hebrew, as neither the narration of bel and the dragon. The book of susanna also known as history of susannah and. The fact that the story occupied two different positions in the book of daniel suggests that. Susanna or shoshana is part of the biblical book of daniel daniel which is considered canonical by roman catholics and the greek. Most modern editions of the bible include it among the apocryphaldeuterocanonical books as. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. It recounts the story of a fair hebrew wife who is falsely accused by lecherous voyeurs. Susanna new revised standard version nrsv susannas beauty attracts two elders. Susanna also called susanna and the elders, is a narrative included in the book of daniel as. Joakim was very rich, and had a fine garden adjoining his house. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. The hebrew bible, called the old testament by christians, is the bible written in hebrew and used in judaism. Susanna chapter 1 1611 kjv king james version 1 there dwelt a man in babylon, called ioacim 2 and hee tooke a wife, whose name was susanna, the daughter of chelcias, a very faire woman, and one that feared the lord.
Sacred texts bible index epistle of jeremiah prayer of azariah. Susanna soosannah is one of the women associated with the ministry of jesus of nazareth. Susanna chapter 1 1611 kjv king james version 1 there dwelt a man in babylon, called ioacim 2 and hee tooke a wife, whose name was susanna, the daughter of chelcias, a very faire woman, and one. Feb 08, 2020 susana and the elders is chapter in the roman catholic and eastern orthodox editions of the book of daniel. As she bathes in her garden, having sent her attendants away, two lustful elders. Susanna nrsv susannas beauty attracts two elders bible. May 16, 2017 the book of susannah was also included in all early english bibles for hundreds of years, such as the geneva and king james version bible under the intertestamental section called the apocrypha. There was a man living in babylon whose name was joakim. As she bathes in her garden, having sent her attendants away, two lustful elders secretly observe the lovely susanna. Aug 20, 20 about 500 years after the lxx was completed, a bible translator named jerome ad 346420 translated the bibleold testament and new testamentinto latin. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book.
The fact that the story occupied two different positions in the book of daniel suggests that it was never fully integrated into that book, and this may explain why it was rejected from the hebrew canon. Susanna occurs at the end of daniel as an integral part of the book numbered as ch. Mar 19, 2017 22 then susanna sighed, and said, i am straitened on every side. One such story about daniel is the book of susanna, which appears in two slightly different versions. Susana and the elders is chapter in the roman catholic and eastern orthodox editions of the book of daniel. The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton. The book of susannah was also included in all early english bibles for hundreds of years, such as the geneva and king james version bible under the. Bible pictures and their stories hardcover january 1, 1930 by susanna g fisher author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
An apocrypha overview biblebridge bible study lessons. Rabbinic judaism recognizes the 24 books of the masoretic text, commonly called the tanakh or hebrew bible, as authoritative. Susanna sighed deeply, and said, i am hemmed in on every side. Susanna is the second additions to the book of daniel. Jan 02, 2020 the book of susanna, though brief, is a compelling book of innocence and mans corruption of gods law. Daniel, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops. The king james biblewhich has been called the most influential version of the most influential book in the world, in what is now its most influential language and which in.
The book of susanna also sometimes called the judgment of daniel is a book found in the collection of writings called the apochrypha or deuterocanonical books that claims to be daniel as an addition to the book of daniel along with bel and the dragon, the prayer of azariah, and the song of the three jews. Part of the septuagint text of the susanna story as. Susanna is among the women listed in the gospel of luke at the beginning of the 8th chapter as being one of. Bible king jamessusanna wikisource, the free online. Susanna was the beautiful and devout wife of joakim who resided in babylon in the.
Help our library grow by suggesting a book in the comment section. Jul 05, 2019 as the story goes, a fair hebrew wife named susanna was falsely accused by lecherousvoyeurs. There is no scholarly consensus as to when the hebrew bible canon was fixed. Feb 09, 2017 this is the audio version of the history of susanna found in the apocrypha. Theodotion, a greek speaking jewish scholar, writing about 150 ce, revised the lxx including an expanded story of susanna at the beginning of the book of daniel, as a kind of introduction to the character of daniel. In the latter it constitutes the last chapter, but in many. Susanna s heroic statement, it is better for me to fall into your power without guilt than to sin before the lord v. Susanna the history of susanna in daniel set apart from the beginning of daniel, because it is not in the hebrew, as neither the. He married the daughter of hilkiah, named susanna, a very beautiful woman and one who feared the lord. The narrative tells of susanna, a pious woman of great beauty who lived with her wealthy husband joakim in babylon. It is regarded as deuterocanonical scripture by catholics and attached to daniel as. It was recognised as part of jewish cannon during the hellenistic era, but removed in the second century ad on the basis is of there being no known copies of the passage in the hebrew language.
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