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Date: 95-80 B.C.E.
The name Susanna is the Greek form of the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning lily. She is presented as a mistress of a large estate with the leading Jewish citizens of Babylon. Susanna is subject to a trap and an ethical dilemma and eventually placed on trial. She is unjustly found guilty and after praying is rescued by Daniel.
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