paralipomena
- proper noun
- Archaic
- In some editions of the Bible, the term Paralipomena refers specifically to the books of Chronicles.
Examples
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A later volume (Paralipomena, 1977) contains items considered essential to the original set but not included at that time.
Academic text (1997) -
For both Shenoute and the Paralipomena's Pachomius, however, the visual and physical experience of the church buildings is more complex.
Academic text (2004) -
In the case of Paulinus, Shenoute, and the Paralipomena's Pachomius, the architectural and artistic space should urge the mind to reflect upon the path to salvation by means of ascetic renunciation.
Academic text (2004) -
The book titled Paralipomena provides insights and history relating to old Biblical texts.
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Scholars often cite Paralipomena when discussing the historical context of certain Biblical narratives.
Synonyms
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An old name for the Bible books First and Second Chronicles
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word paralipomena was once the title for the books of Chronicles because the name comes from Greek parts para- 'beside' and leip- 'leave', meaning 'things left out'. So older Bibles called Chronicles paralipomena to show they contain history that earlier books had 'left out'.