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The Lunar Jewish Calendar
Title
The Lunar Jewish Calendar
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
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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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