On the Date of Composition of Additions B and E to LXX Esther

Abstract Additions B and E to LXX Esther have been variously dated from the second century BCE to the first century CE . This study links the two Greek Additions, on the one hand, with Philo’s writings through the concept of the “evil-hating justice” and, on the other hand, with the historical perso...

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Main Author: Domazakis, Nikolaos (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: Journal for the study of Judaism in the Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman period
Year: 2021, Volume: 52, Issue: 3, Pages: 330-358
Further subjects:B Sejanus
B Claudius
B Flaccus
B Philo
B Additions to Esther
B Septuagint
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Summary:Abstract Additions B and E to LXX Esther have been variously dated from the second century BCE to the first century CE . This study links the two Greek Additions, on the one hand, with Philo’s writings through the concept of the “evil-hating justice” and, on the other hand, with the historical persons and events related to the Jewish-Alexandrian conflict of 38-41 CE , and dates their composition or final redaction to the early forties of the first century CE .
ISSN:1570-0631
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of Judaism in the Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman period
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/15700631-BJA10016