hagiographa
Definition
Noun: 1. The third division of the Hebrew Scriptures: The Hagiographa, also known as the "Writings" (Ketuvim in Hebrew), is the third and final section of the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), following the Torah (Law) and the Nevi'im (Prophets). It is a collection of diverse literary works including poetic, wisdom, and historical books.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Book of Psalms is found in the Hagiographa.
- Scholars study the Hagiographa to understand the later period of biblical composition.
Advanced Usage
- Canonical Context: The term is used specifically in discussions of biblical canon and the structure of the Hebrew Bible. It is a formal, academic term.
- The order of books within the Hagiographa varies between different traditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Hagiographa (plural noun): The standard form; treated as a singular entity when referring to the collection.
- Ketuvim (noun): The Hebrew term for the Writings/Hagiographa.
- Hagiographer (noun): A writer of sacred texts or biographies of saints (note: this related term extends beyond the specific biblical context).
Different Meanings
- While "Hagiographa" specifically refers to the biblical division, the root relates to sacred writing. In a broader, less common historical usage, it could theoretically refer to other collections of sacred writings, but this is extremely rare. The primary and almost exclusive meaning is the biblical one.
Synonyms
- The Writings: The direct English translation and synonym.
- Ketuvim: The Hebrew synonym.
Idioms
- No common idioms use this specific word.
Phrasal Verbs
- Not applicable, as this is a noun.
Noun
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the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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