Redefined prophecy as Deuteronomic alternative to divination in Deut 18:9-22 by H L Bosman

“…This also caused a Deuteronomic redefinition of the office and function of the prophets as the most important remaining religious leaders in Babilonia and to enable the maintenance of power within the centralized religion of the post-exilic Jewish community in Palestine. …”
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Die Here is soos 'n krygsman en hy skree soos 'n vrou in barendsnood (Jes. 42:13,14) by WS Prinsloo

“…The function of both similes in Isaiah 42:13 and 14 is to focus the attention on the active intervention of Yahweh during the exilic period. This applies particularly to the simile in verse 14 which should therefore not be seen as a symbol of need or suffering or as an indication of the femininity of Yahweh. …”
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„Lex Clodia de Cypro et exsulibus Byzantinis” — rzymski imperializm na styku prawa i polityki by Dominik Pieniądz

“…The article discusses the circumstances of the introduction of Clodian law on the annexation of Cyprus and the restoration of exiles from Byzantium, its provisions, and its significance in the context of Roman internal and foreign policy. …”
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Biblical metaphor: the cosmic garden heritage by B. Green

“…Using as a sample trope the ancient Near Eastern and biblical figure of the cosmic garden where humans live with the gods until they are exiled, the article works out the implications of the image, using prophetic texts and cognitive theory. …”
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Abraham in Galatians and in Genesis by S. D. Snyman

“…When Abraham resurfaces in the exilic time, the promise of the land seems to be the primary focus. …”
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Corrigendum: Jeremiah 29:5-7 reread through the lens of posttraumatic growth by X. Li

“… Jeremiah 29:5-7 is well known for exhorting the exiles to settle down and pray for the welfare of Babylon. …”
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PSALM 62: PRAYER, ACCUSATION, DECLARATION OF INNOCENCE, SELF-MOTIVATION, SERMON, OR ALL OF THESE? by P J Botha

“…This article attempts to contribute to the debate about the seeming mix of styles by arguing from a social-scientific analysis that the psalm should be read against the background of a post-exilic context of exploitation in Jerusalem and the ensuing debate about the value of continued dedication to God. …”
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Jeremiah 29:5-7 reread through the lens of posttraumatic growth by X. Li

“… Please note: A Corrigenda for this article has been published in Acta Theologica 44(1): https://doi.org/10.38140/at.v44i1.8192 Jeremiah 29:5-7 is well known for exhorting the exiles to settle down and pray for the welfare of Babylon. …”
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PRAYER IN THE OLD TESTAMENT AS SPIRITUAL WISDOM FOR TODAY by C Lombaard

“…The link of this prayer to Law inhibited much of its inherent power, testifying to a change in dominant spirituality within post-exilic Judaism. This has had far-reaching implications in the Judeo-Christian history of theology, particularly relating to the grace-law emphases, as indicated in this article, but left to unfold more fully in further research. …”
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ONCE AGAIN THE TERM MA???’ IN ZECHARIAH 9:1; 12:1 AND IN MALACHI 1:1: WHAT IS ITS SIGNIFICANCE? by K W Weyde

“…However, some features of Malachi 1:1, Zechariah 11:4, and Malachi 1:2-5 provide continuity with these prophets and with pre-exilic prophecy (Hos. 12:11, 14; Zech. 7:7; Hag. 1:1, 3; 2:1), as well as with Moses and the law. …”
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Aspirations and Networks of Italian Migrants to Bogota. A Typology by Angela Delli Paoli, Domenico Maddaloni

“…As a result, we produced a typology of five different migration pathways: globetrotters aspiring to international mobility with no mediators supporting their process of continuous migration; careerists who accept moving on demand of their company for advancing their career supported by professional mediators; risk-takers aspiring to professional independence and supported in their entrepreneurial project by weak ties; tied migrants aspiring to better family quality of life and supported by strong familial ties; and exiled migrants who find a refuge from the difficulties they encounter in Italy and supported by strong professional ties.…”
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تقنيات السير الذاتي في " تقرير إلى غريكو "لـ نيكوس كازانتزاكيس أنموذجا by Feghrour Hala

“… In Report to Greco, Nikos Kazantzakis presents his autobiography as an extended letter to "Greco," a symbolic figure representing the ideal exiled artist of the modern era. The book discusses significant human and cultural issues, including the purpose of writing, through a narrative that interweaves the author's life, relationships, and creative process. …”
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The Book of Ruth as intra-biblical critique on the Deuteronomic law by Georg Braulik

“… The Book of Ruth, written in the post-exilic period, constitutes a 'homily on Dt 23-25', (Michael D Goulder). …”
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تقنيات السير الذاتي في " تقرير إلى غريكو "لـ نيكوس كازانتزاكيس أنموذجا by Feghrour Hala

“… In Report to Greco, Nikos Kazantzakis presents his autobiography as an extended letter to "Greco," a symbolic figure representing the ideal exiled artist of the modern era. The book discusses significant human and cultural issues, including the purpose of writing, through a narrative that interweaves the author's life, relationships, and creative process. …”
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The Role of Imperial Authorities in Electing Muslim Clerics across Yenisei Governorate, Mid-Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries by Elena A. Shershneva

“…The imperial statutes banned exiled (relocated) believers from participating in such processes, but sometimes legally capable members of a community were even fewer that the former. …”
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