Re: 1 Cor. 15:52

Ben Crick (ben.crick@argonet.co.uk)
Sat, 11 Oct 97 19:04:33

On Fri 10 Oct 97 (17:12:22), emkrentz@mcs.com wrote:
> ....
> You will find many references to classical history that illustrate the
> various uses of the instrument in warfare. It's a good article, even if
> a "proud father" says so.

Dear b-greekers,

I am sure that Peter Krentz has done a magnificent job; but would it not be
more likely that the SALPINX in 1 Cor 15:52 would be the Hebrew /ShoPhaR/ or
ram's horn trumpet, such as was blown at the Battle of Jericho?

KAI hEPTA hIEREIS ECONTES hEPTA SALPIGGAS hIERAS...ktl (Joshua 6:7 LXX)
WeShiBh`aH HaKKoHaNiYM NoS'iYM ShiBh`aH ShoWPhRoTh HaYYoWBhLiYM... (Joshua
6:8 BHS).

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