Through a Glass, Darkly: Reflections on the Translation and Interpretation of Exodus 38:8

Exodus 38:8 provides an interesting detail concerning the composition of the basins for the cleansing of the priests in the tabernacle: the basins are composed of bronze "from the mirrors of the serving women who serve at the entrance to the tent of meeting." This verse has proven particul...

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Main Author: Quick, Laura 1987- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Catholic Biblical Association of America [2019]
In: The catholic biblical quarterly
Year: 2019, Volume: 81, Issue: 4, Pages: 595-612
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ancient Orient / Mirror / Bible. Exodus 38,8
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
Further subjects:B Women
B Tabernacle
B Votive offerings
B Biblical Criticism
B ISRAELITES crossing the Red Sea (Biblical event)
B Priestly Source
B Exodus
B JEWISH history; To 1200 B.C
B Mirrors
B BIBLE. Exodus; In art
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