Susanna

The story of a beautiful and pious woman falsely accused of adultery by two corrupt elders, and saved from execution by the young Daniel — a powerful tale of virtue, false witness, and divine justice.|||The Greek text is extant in two recensions: that of the Septuagint (given only in the Codex Chisianus) and that of Theodotion, which is the one adopted by early Christian writers and followed in common English translations.|||The booklet probably dates from the second or first century BCE. As to the place of origin, Babylonia or Palestine are the most probable birthplaces.|||Deuterocanonical in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Not canonical in Protestant or Jewish traditions. Included as Daniel 13 in Catholic Bibles.|||A powerful story of a woman's integrity in the face of corruption and false witness. One of the few ancient texts that centers a woman's courage and piety.|||Moore, C. A. Daniel, Esther, and Jeremiah: The Additions. Anchor Bible. Doubleday, 1977.|||Collins, J. J. Daniel: A Commentary on the Book of Daniel. Hermeneia. Fortress Press, 1993.|||Ball, C. J. The Additions to Daniel. Cambridge University Press, 1913.|||Susanna — Early Jewish Writings|https://www.earlyjewishwritings.com/susanna.html|Full translation and scholarly resources.;; Susanna — Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_(Book_of_Daniel)|Background and scholarly discussion.|||" It is better for me to fall into your hands without doing it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord." — Susanna 23