The Lunar Jewish Calendar

Title

Publication Type

Chart

Year of Publication

2002

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary), and Hall, John F. (Primary)

Number

1-4

Publisher

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

City

Provo, UT

Abstract

Keeping track of time was extremely important in the life of most Jews during the lifetime of Jesus. The weekly Sabbath was meticulously observed by most Jews. In addition, annual festival days were holy celebrations falling on particular days in the month and year. The annual Jewish lunar calendar began in March, as did the Roman calendar (“Beware the Ides of March”). Passover, Pentecost, Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), Tabernacles (Sukkot), Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), and other holy days were Sabbath days for purposes of the law.

Subject Keywords

Passover

Feast of Tabernacles

Day of Atonement

Rosh Hashanah

Study Helps

Yom Kippur

Sukkot

Israelite Autumn Festival

Jewish Calendar

Feast of Pentecost

Feast of Trumpets

Hanukkah

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