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Prayer of Manasseh. Repentance and Forgiveness. Biblical Background. The Evil King 2 Kings 21:1-17 The Problem Deuteronomic Theory vs. Length of Reigns The Chronicler’s Contribution 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Acceptance of This Solution 2 Baruch 64-65 vs. Tobit 10:14 (Vaticanus) .
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Prayer of Manasseh Repentance and Forgiveness
Biblical Background • The Evil King • 2 Kings 21:1-17 • The Problem • Deuteronomic Theory vs. Length of Reigns • The Chronicler’s Contribution • 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 • Acceptance of This Solution • 2 Baruch 64-65 vs. Tobit 10:14 (Vaticanus)
Early Evidence • Didascalia • Apostolic Constitutions • Odes (attached to Psalms) • In some Greek manuscripts • Original Language Unknown
Prayer of Manasseh • How well does it fit supposed occasion? • Theme(s) • Compassion of God • Efficacy of repentance • Question of sinlessness • Not to call the righteous, but sinners • Use in Judaism and Christianity