How Kittim became ›Rome‹: Dan 11,30 and the Importance of Cyprus in the Sixth Syrian War

Kittim in Dan 11,30 means Cyprus and not »Rome« or »Romans« as some ancient interpretations and many modern commentators have understood it. Dan 11,30 is a valuable historical witness to the important role of Cyprus in the Sixth Syrian War. The verse’s connection to Roman actions in 168 B.C.E. enabl...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Authors: Scolnic, Benjamin Edidin (Author) ; Davis, Thomas W. 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: De Gruyter [2015]
In: Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft
Year: 2015, Volume: 127, Issue: 2, Pages: 304-319
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ancient Near Eastern studies / Depiction / Theology / Bible. Daniel 11,30 / Cyprus
IxTheo Classification:FA Theology
HB Old Testament
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)