Additions to Daniel

c. 2nd–1st century BC · Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical Books

About this text

Includes the Prayer of Azariah (in the fiery furnace), the Song of the Three Young Men, Susanna (a story of virtue and justice), and Bel and the Dragon (Daniel debunking idolatry).

Significance

Susanna is one of the earliest detective stories in literature. The Song of the Three Young Men is used in Christian liturgy.

Key excerpts

Excerpts forthcoming. The full text is available in the public-domain library.

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This text is one of 10 in the Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical Books category, and one of 62 across the entire library.