Moses, Assumption Of
TextsWhat is the meaning of Moses, Assumption Of in the Bible?
The Assumption of Moses is a pseudepigraphal work attributed to Moses, detailing his final exhortations to Joshua and the tribe of Levi, followed by a vision of Israel's future apostasy and redemption. The text survives only in a Latin version found in the Codex Arundelianus, which contains significant lacunae, particularly in the latter half of the work.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Studying this text provides insight into Second Temple Jewish eschatology and the development of messianic expectations, helping readers contextualize references to Moses' death and legacy in later biblical and patristic literature.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
- Why did the biblical author mention Moses, Assumption Of in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Moses, Assumption Of clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.