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The Meaning of Feasts In the Biblical Tradition
Contributor / Topic: Biblical Foundations of Worship
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor
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Chapters & Articles in The Meaning of Feasts In the Biblical Tradition (3)
Entry 1
An Introduction to Jewish Feasts
A feast is a sign of the divine in history. Israel celebrated three kinds of feasts: pilgrimage feasts, solemn or r…
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Entry 2
The Purpose of Jewish Feasts
A feast celebrates the positive character of existence. In the face of evil and pain, feasts proclaim the goodness …
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Entry 3
The Character of Jewish Feasts
The three major Jewish feasts are associated with three annual harvests; historically each involved the return of a…
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