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In the context of biblical studies, "Additions" often refers to supplementary texts or sections that are included in certain versions of the Bible but are absent from others. These additions can be found in both the Old and New Testaments and are often the subject of scholarly debate regarding their authenticity and canonical status.
Old Testament Additions1.
Apocryphal Additions: Some books of the Old Testament, particularly in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible), contain additional sections not found in the Hebrew Masoretic Text. Notable examples include the Additions to Esther and the Additions to Daniel, which include the Prayer of Azariah, the Song of the Three Holy Children, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon. These additions are considered deuterocanonical by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches but are typically classified as apocryphal by Protestant traditions.
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Additions to Esther: The Greek version of Esther includes six additional sections that provide further details and context to the narrative. These additions include prayers by Mordecai and Esther, as well as letters and edicts that expand on the story's political and religious dimensions.
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Additions to Daniel: The Additions to Daniel are three accounts that appear in the Greek version of the book. The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Holy Children are inserted into
Daniel 3, while Susanna and Bel and the Dragon are appended to the end of the book. These accounts emphasize themes of faithfulness, divine deliverance, and the triumph of God's wisdom over paganism.
New Testament Additions1.
Longer Ending of Mark: The Gospel of Mark is known to have a longer ending (
Mark 16:9-20) that is absent from some of the earliest manuscripts. This passage includes post-resurrection appearances of Jesus and the Great Commission. While some early church fathers accepted this ending, its authenticity remains debated among scholars.
2.
Pericope Adulterae: The account of the woman caught in adultery (
John 7:53-8:11) is another well-known addition. It is absent from many early manuscripts of the Gospel of John but is included in later texts. This passage highlights Jesus' mercy and forgiveness, famously stating, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her" (
John 8:7).
Theological ImplicationsThe presence of additions in various biblical texts raises important questions about the nature of Scripture, inspiration, and canon. Conservative Christian theology generally holds that the original manuscripts of the Bible are divinely inspired and inerrant. Therefore, the inclusion or exclusion of certain texts can impact doctrinal interpretations and the understanding of biblical authority.
Canonical ConsiderationsThe process of canonization involved discerning which books and passages were inspired and authoritative for teaching and doctrine. The Protestant canon, influenced by the Reformation, typically excludes the Apocrypha and its additions, adhering closely to the Hebrew Masoretic Text for the Old Testament. In contrast, the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions include these additional texts, reflecting their historical use in liturgy and teaching.
ConclusionThe study of additions in the Bible invites believers to engage with the historical and textual complexities of Scripture. While these texts may differ in their canonical status across Christian traditions, they continue to offer valuable insights into the faith and practice of early Jewish and Christian communities.
Greek
1928. epidiatassomai -- to add provisions... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epidiatassomai Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-dee-ah-tas'-som-ahee) Short Definition: I furnish with
additions Definition:
...Library
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <. The ThreeAdditions to Daniel:
A Study William Heaford Daubney. Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFACE....
Additions to the Literature
...ADDITIONS TO THE LITERATURE. In General Kattenbusch: Lehrbuch der vergleichenden
Confessionskunde, Freib., 1892."Gumlich: Christ. Creeds and Conff., Engl....
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <.... Title Page. THE THREEADDITIONS
TO DANIEL THE THREEADDITIONS TO DANIEL. A Study. by....
On the Emperor's Return from the West, the Acacians Assemble at...
... XLI."On the Emperor's Return from the West, the Acacians assemble at Constantinople,
and confirm the Creed of Ariminum, after making SomeAdditions to it....
Authorship.
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <....
Preface
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <....
Canonicity.
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <.... But it appears to lose its force
in the case ofadditions such as these, or those to the book of Esther....
Book 3 Footnotes
... See his Travels, Part I. ch.26. p.166. [2]Theadditions here to... Philo has not a syllable
of theseadditions, nor any other ancienter writer that we know of....
Date and Place of Writing.
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <.... Introd. to Dan., 221a)
to be probably the oldest of the threeadditions. This...
Canonicity.
The ThreeAdditions to Daniel: A Study. <.... VI. her present practical view of
this and the otherAdditions in common with the rest of the Apocrypha....
Thesaurus
Additions (4 Occurrences)...Additions (4 Occurrences). Luke 8:4 And when a great crowd was assembling, and was
receiving
additions from one town after another, He spoke a parable to them.
...Rest (831 Occurrences)
... Theseadditions are scattered throughout the book where they were originally inserted
in order to supply the religious element apparently lacking in the Hebrew...
Three (5005 Occurrences)
... Name 2. Canonicity 3. Contents 4. Author and Date 5. Original Language 6. Text and
Versions LITERATURE For general remarks concerning theAdditions to Daniel...
Aman (1 Occurrence)
... a'-man (Aman; Codex Vaticanus reads Adam): Tobit 14:10;Additions to Esther 12:6;
16:10, 17, probably in each case for Haman, the arch-enemy of the Jews in the...
Ordain (13 Occurrences)
... 2 Esdras 7:17; 8:14 the King James Version; Tobit 1:6; 8:7 the King James Version
(the Revised Version (British and American) "command");Additions to Esther 14...
Ordination (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Esdras 7:17; 8:14 the King James Version; Tobit 1:6; 8:7 the King James Version
(the Revised Version (British and American) "command");Additions to Esther 14...
Mischief (64 Occurrences)
... In the Revised Version (British and American) Apocrypha the word is used for kaka,
"evils,"Additions to Esther 13:5 (compare Sirach 19:28); kakia, "evil," 1...
Nicanor (1 Occurrence)
... The account given in 2 Maccabees differs considerably, both in omissions and in
additions (2 Maccabees 8:9;). There Nicanor, not Gorgias, is the chief in...
Esther (48 Occurrences)
... Contents 1. The Canonicity of Esther 2. Its Authorship 3. Its Date 4. Its Contents
5. The GreekAdditions 6. The Attacks upon the Book 7. Some of the...
Bel (3 Occurrences)
... Bel and the Dragon is the third of the three Apocryphaladditions to Daniel, The
SONG OF THE THREE CHILDREN and SUSANNA (which see) being the other two....
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