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Ancient Near East
Hebrew Bible
Samaritan
Dead Sea Scrolls
Deuterocanon
Pseudepigrapha
New Testament
Targum
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Melammu was an ancient Near Eastern concept describing the radiant aura or dazzling brilliance of gods, kings, and sacred objects, often used to depict divine power and authority. Rooted in Mesopotamian traditions, where it was closely tied to the majesty and terror of deities, this imagery later incorporated into the Hebrew Bible, where God’s presence and glory are portrayed in terms of shining light. Over time, this idea was inherited and reshaped in later Jewish and Christian traditions, where divine radiance became a sign of holiness and eternal life.
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