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Susanna (/ s u ˈ z æ n ə /; Hebrew: שׁוֹשַׁנָּה, Modern: Šōšanna, Tiberian: Šōšannā: "lily"), also called Susanna and the Elders, is a narrative included in the Book of Daniel (as chapter 13) by the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Apr 5, 2022 · Meaning & History. From Σουσάννα (Sousanna), the Greek form of the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah). This was derived from the Hebrew word שׁוֹשָׁן (shoshan) meaning "lily" (in modern Hebrew this also means "rose" ), perhaps ultimately from Egyptian sšn "lotus".
Susanna or Suzanna is a feminine first name, of Egyptian and Persian origin. It is the name of women in the Biblical books of Daniel and Luke . It is often spelled Susannah , although Susanna is the original spelling.
Jul 20, 2023 · The book of Susanna, according to religious studies professor Jennifer A. Glancy, “depicts a woman named Susanna, a wealthy Babylonian Jewish woman. Two judges conspire to entrap her, threatening to accuse of adultery if she refuses to have sex with them, but due to her strong faith, she refuses their advances and they take her to the court ...
The History of Susanna, apocryphal addition to the Old Testament Book of Daniel; it appears in both the Septuagint (Greek) and Vulgate (Latin) versions. In the latter it constitutes the last chapter, but in many editions of the former it is the introductory chapter.
Jan 4, 2022 · Susanna is one of 12-15 books generally recognized as comprising the Apocrypha. Susanna is among the additions to the book of Daniel (as are Bel and the Dragon, The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jews) and was most likely composed between 200–100 B.C.
Susanna’s Beauty Attracts Two Elders - There was a man living in Babylon whose name was Joakim. He married the daughter of Hilkiah, named Susanna, a very beautiful woman and one who feared the Lord.
Susana is a feminine given name. Like its variants, which include the names Susanna and Susan, it is derived from Σουσάννα, Sousanna, the Greek form of the Hebrew שושנה, Shoshannah[citation needed], which could have been derived from the Aramaic language. ܫܘܫܢ, Shoshan means lily in Arabic.
Jun 27, 2024 · Susanna and the Elders, a 17th-century Italian painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, portrays the biblical story of Susanna, a virtuous Jewish woman preyed upon by two judges, important members of the community.
SUSANNA. INTRODUCTION. The book of Susanna is a story that was added to the book of Daniel, evidently when the latter was translated into Greek. The book tells how the beautiful and virtuous Susanna, falsely charged with adultery, is cleared by the wisdom and courage of Daniel. Outline of Contents. Two wicked judges attempt to seduce Susanna 1–27
