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Part of 5 Samuel–Kings 5.4.1 Background 5.4.1.1 ScopeIn the Septuagint tradition (1.3.1.1), 1 and 2 Samuel are known as 1 and 2 Kingdoms (or, 1–2 Reigns). This designation refers to the initiation of the kingdom and to the first kings (Saul and David), while the Masoretic designation refers to Samuel as a prophet and probably also as the author of the book. There are good reasons to assume that the books of Samuel were translated as one consecutive block after Joshua and Judges (and Ruth).1 This connection can be seen especially in some translational features, such as the rendering of the names of Baal and Astarte and of the Philistines. Beginning with Judg 2:13, Baal is sometimes rendered with the female article ἡ Βααλ “she-Baal,” which most probably indicates that in order to avoid the mentioning of the worship of Baal it should be considered to reflect ἡ αἰσχύνη “shame.”2 Another argument is the name of the Philistines, which from Judg 3:3 onwards, and appearing in Samuel and Kings, is rendered with ἀλλόφυλοι “those from another tribe.”3There are no specific indications for the exact time of the translation, but a date around 200 b.c.e. is most probable. mt (5.3.2) and lxx differ in their division between Samuel and Kings. While most manuscripts of lxx agree with mt, the Antiochene text of 2 Kingdoms (2 Samuel) also includes 1 Kgs 1:1–2:11 (numbered 2 Kgdms 25:1–26:11), thus including the accession of Solomon, the death of David, and the summary of David’s reign (1 Kgdms 2:11).In addition to small differences between mt …

Part of 2 Modern Printed Editions of the Jewish Bible and its Christian Versions - 2.3 Editions of the Septuagint and Related Greek VersionsThe Aldine is the first printed edition of the Septuagint (I.1.3.1.1). Today the Aldina/Aldine stands in the shadow of the Sixtina (2.3.3; 1.1.3.1.6.3), however, it was the most important edition of the Septuagint in the sixteenth century. It was used by Bible translators throughout the sixteenth century as far as they resorted to the Greek text, among Protestants mainly besides the Hebrew text (I.1.2.2), among Roman Catholics mainly besides the Vulgate (I.1.3.5).  The Aldine also influenced Bible translations in Eastern Europe.2.3.2.1 The Aldine…

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[German Version] אֳרוֹן/ ʾarôn, “ark” (in current English usage, more properly, “chest”) designates in Gen 50:26 the casket of Joseph and in 2 Kgs 12:10f./2 Chr 24:8, 10f. a collection box with lid. In all the remaining 200 or so passages in the OT, it is a cultic object constructed at Sinai according to Exod 25:10–22; 37:1–9 (P), which was brought along during the …

[German Version] I. History of Religions – II. Bible – III. Church History – IV. Systematics – V. Practical Theology – VI. Law – VII. Judaism – VIII. Islam I. History of Religions The term confession refers to various phenomena, including the confession of faith and of sin. A confession of faith can be understood as an officially sanctioned, formulaic summary of the central doctrines of a religious or a confessional community (“denomination”). Recited in cultic procedures and/or in everyday piety, i…