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

It is the kernel of the whole, and refers to the pre-exilian time.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

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

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 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

This is seen from 2Samuel vii., a section with whose historicity we have here nothing to do, but which at all events reflects the view of a pre-exilian author.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius