"Potessimo essere accolto con animo contrito e spirito umiliato (Dn 2,39). La preghiera di Azaria

Translated title of the contribution: [Autom. eng. transl.] "We could be received with a contrite heart and a humiliated spirit (Dn 2,39). The prayer of Azariah

Flavio Dalla Vecchia

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Abstract

The contribution presents the Prayer of Azariah, which is part of the Greek additions to the book of Daniel. The comment focuses on the text of the LXX, whose structure and themes are exposed. The Prayer opens up an interesting perspective on how, in a situation of crisis, some Jewish groups have reformulated the concept of sacrifice: since the sacrificial cult is not possible, the three young people manifest in prayer their willingness to offer their lives instead of sacrifices. Even if they do not die, it is the sacrifice of martyrdom, as effective as that of Isaac.
Translated title of the contribution[Autom. eng. transl.] "We could be received with a contrite heart and a humiliated spirit (Dn 2,39). The prayer of Azariah
Original languageItalian
Title of host publicationPregare nel tempo della prova
EditorsG. Canobbio, F. Dalla Vecchia, R. Maiolini
Pages81-96
Number of pages16
Volume31
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Supplica, teodicea, confessione

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