susanna
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A figure in the Apocrypha: Susanna is the name of a virtuous woman in a story that forms part of the Additions to Daniel in the biblical Apocrypha.
- A book of the Apocrypha: "Susanna" is the title of a short book or story within the Apocrypha, detailing the trial and vindication of the woman Susanna.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The story of Susanna teaches a lesson about justice and false accusation.
- In the Apocrypha, Susanna is wrongfully accused by two elders.
Advanced Usage
- "The History of Susanna": This is the full title often used to refer to this apocryphal book.
- "The History of Susanna" is considered one of the earliest examples of a courtroom drama.
Variants and Related Words
- Apocrypha (n): Biblical or related writings not forming part of the accepted canon of Scripture.
- The story is found in the Apocrypha.
- Additions to Daniel (n phrase): The collective name for the apocryphal chapters added to the Book of Daniel, which includes the story of Susanna.
- The Additions to Daniel include the Prayer of Azariah and the story of Susanna.
Synonyms
- The History of Susanna (n phrase): The full title of the book.
- Story of Susanna (n phrase): A descriptive synonym for the narrative.
Related Phrases
- Susanna and the Elders: A common phrase referring to the subject of the story, often used in art history to describe paintings depicting this scene.
- Many Renaissance artists painted the scene of Susanna and the Elders.
Noun
- an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel