The concept of Close in Christianity
According to Christianity, the term "Close" signifies the point at which conclusive external evidence regarding the Psalter's existence is established. This evidence does not extend significantly beyond the end of the Jewish Canon, indicating that our understanding of the Psalter's current form is limited to post-canonical times. This highlights the complexities surrounding the historical development of sacred texts within the Judeo-Christian tradition.1
Synonyms: Shut, End, Conclusive, Near, Personal, Nearby, Alongside
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Christian concept of 'Close'
Significance in Christianity (general):
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) Conclusive external evidence for the existence of the Psalter in its present extent does not carry us very far back beyond the close of the Jewish Canon.[1]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This represents the end of the year, and the hope is that the divine's compassion will be present until the very end of it.[2]