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7/20/2025, 6:05:57 PM
Thought I would post of various examples of Susanna pieces.
The story of Susanna, found in Daniel chapter 13 in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles, is an apocryphal addition not included in Jewish or Protestant canons. Susanna, a beautiful and virtuous Jewish woman married to Joakim, is lusted after by two Jewish elders who serve as judges in Babylon. They spy on her while she bathes in her private garden and attempt to blackmail her into sexual relations, threatening to falsely accuse her of adultery if she refuses. Susanna rejects their demands, choosing to trust in God, and cries out for help. The elders falsely accuse her of being with a young man, leading to a trial where she is condemned to death. As she is led to execution, the young prophet Daniel intervenes, inspired by God, and demands a retrial. He questions the elders separately, exposing their lie when they give conflicting accounts about the tree under which the alleged act occurred. Susanna is acquitted, the elders are put to death, and Daniel’s wisdom is celebrated. The story highlights Susanna’s faith, purity, and courage, as well as themes of justice and divine intervention.
The story of Susanna, found in Daniel chapter 13 in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles, is an apocryphal addition not included in Jewish or Protestant canons. Susanna, a beautiful and virtuous Jewish woman married to Joakim, is lusted after by two Jewish elders who serve as judges in Babylon. They spy on her while she bathes in her private garden and attempt to blackmail her into sexual relations, threatening to falsely accuse her of adultery if she refuses. Susanna rejects their demands, choosing to trust in God, and cries out for help. The elders falsely accuse her of being with a young man, leading to a trial where she is condemned to death. As she is led to execution, the young prophet Daniel intervenes, inspired by God, and demands a retrial. He questions the elders separately, exposing their lie when they give conflicting accounts about the tree under which the alleged act occurred. Susanna is acquitted, the elders are put to death, and Daniel’s wisdom is celebrated. The story highlights Susanna’s faith, purity, and courage, as well as themes of justice and divine intervention.
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