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Hello Edward Bode,
I am trying to locate a couple of verses from the Testament of Issachar, namely:  5:2 and 7:6;
and from the Testament of Dan: 5:3.
I have seen these referred to as inter-testamental writings. Could you direct me to an online source -- or if there isn't one but you have access to these writings, could I trouble you to transcribe these verses?
Best wishes,
Greg


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RH Charles, The Apocrapha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, Vol. 2[Clarendon: Oxford, 1913], translates from the Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs:
Iss 5:2 -- But love the Lord and your neighbor, Have compassion on the poor and weak; 7:6 -- I have loved the Lord; Likewise also every man with all my heart.  (alternate version: I have loved the Lord with all my strength: Likewise also every man I loved more than my own children.)
Dan 5:2 -- Speak truth each one with his neighbour.  So shall ye not fall into wrath and confusioin; But ye shall be in peace, having the God of peace, So shall no war prevail over you.
Sorry that I do not know of an online site.  Hope this helps.
Best wishes, gregg.

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Edward Bode

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Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

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I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

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Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

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Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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