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Donors to YHW and Other Deities, from Elephantine
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On the 3rd of Phamenoth, year 5. This is (= these are) the names of the Jewish garrison who gave silver to YHW the God, each person silver, [2] shekels— Meshull[em]eth daughter of Gemar[ia]h son of…

Places:

Elephantine, Egypt (Jazīrat Aswān, Egypt)

Date:

400 BCE

Subjects:

Charity, Monotheism, Diaspora

Categories:

Lists & catalogues
Daniel’s Prayer upon Learning the Secret of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
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The mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision; then Daniel blessed the God of Heaven. Daniel spoke up and said: “Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power are…

Places:

Land of Israel (Israel)

Date:

Persian–Hellenistic Period, 6th–3rd Century BCE

Subjects:

Prayer & liturgy, Monarchy, Wisdom, Dreams, Monotheism, Poetry

Categories:

Poetry, Prayer & Liturgy, Biblical poetry