pre-exilian

British  

/ ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪlɪən /

adjective

1. Old Testament prior to the Babylonian exile of the Jews (586–538 _bc )

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Example Sentences

Of this we have recurring examples in pre-exilian Hebrew history.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

But the Priestly Code exhibits some peculiarities by which it is distinguished from the pre-exilian remains in matters sacrificial.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

The wide prevalence of magic and soothsaying may be illustrated from the historical books of the Old Testament as well as from the pre-exilian prophets.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

In authors of a certainly pre-exilian date tbe word occurs only twice, both times in a perfectly general sense.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

The roots of this conception belong to pre-exilian times, in which the “word” of divine denunciation was regarded as a quasi-material thing.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various