Exilic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a period of exile (especially the exile of the Jews known as the Babylonian Captivity).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The exilic period in Jewish history was marked by significant cultural and theological changes.
- The prophet Ezekiel's visions were deeply influenced by the exilic experience of the Israelites.
- Scholars have long debated the role of exilic literature in shaping the Hebrew Bible.
- The exilic community in Babylon struggled to maintain its identity and traditions.
- The Babylonian Captivity is often seen as a pivotal moment in the exilic history of the Jewish people.