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Testament of Moses
Dating
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Final days of Moses (1273 BCE)
Signifcance
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Prophetic overview of Israel
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Details Moses' final discourse
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Predicts future tribulations
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Emphasizes faithful remnant
Discovery
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Latin palimpsest found 1861
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Single incomplete manuscript
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6th century CE text
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Found in Ambrosian Library
Transmission
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Through Greek translation
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Via Latin manuscript
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Early church references
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Jude possibly quotes it
Language / Translation
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Original language likely Hebrew/Aramaic
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Extant in Latin translation
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Greek version existed
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Translation of Greek to Latin
Genre
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Prophetic testament
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Historical apocalypse
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Final discourse
Content
The text presents Moses' final address to Joshua, providing a prophetic overview of Israel's history from the entrance to Canaan through future tribulations. Moses reveals YHWH's plan for Israel, including periods of faithfulness, apostasy, punishment, and ultimate vindication. The narrative emphasizes maintaining Torah faithfulness despite persecution and opposition.
Commentary
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