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<p> (מְגַלּוֹת, rolls, from גָּלִל ). The [[Hebrew]] MSS. were on rolls of parchment, usually written on one side, though sometimes also. on both (Ezekiel 2:10). [[Afterwards]] the term מגלה was used of a book consisting of several leaves fastened together (Jeremiah 36:23-24); once it occurs in [[Scripture]] as designating the [[Pentateuch]] (Psalms 40:8 [7]). In later [[Jewish]] usage the term [[Megilloth]] was applied to the five books, viz. [[Song]] of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, which were read on certain festivals in the synagogue. (See Haphtharah). The title of | <p> (מְגַלּוֹת, rolls, from גָּלִל ). The [[Hebrew]] MSS. were on rolls of parchment, usually written on one side, though sometimes also. on both (Ezekiel 2:10). [[Afterwards]] the term מגלה was used of a book consisting of several leaves fastened together (Jeremiah 36:23-24); once it occurs in [[Scripture]] as designating the [[Pentateuch]] (Psalms 40:8 [7]). In later [[Jewish]] usage the term [[Megilloth]] was applied to the five books, viz. [[Song]] of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, which were read on certain festivals in the synagogue. (See Haphtharah). The title of Megillah was used κατ᾿ ἐξοχήν of the book of Esther, (See [[Book Of Esther]]); and from this it is supposed it was transferred to the others. To the reading of this at the [[Feast]] of [[Purim]] special importance was attached by the [[Jews]] (Talmud, Tr. Megillah, ed. Surenhus. 2:387). (See [[Roll]]). </p> | ||
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