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Pilgrimage in the Time of Jesus

Shmuel Safrai [1919-2003] 01Sep1989 Articles Leave a Comment

During the Second Temple period pilgrimage was associated with the festivals of Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.

Culture and CustomsGospel of JohnGospel of LukeGospel of MarkGospel of MatthewHalachahHolidays and CalendarInfancy NarrativesJerusalemJP #22Luke 2:41-52MidrashOral TorahPilgrimageRabbinic LiteratureSample Articles from our Premium Content (free)Shmuel SafraiTemple

The Role of Women in the Temple

Shmuel Safrai [1919-2003] 01Jul1989 Articles 4 Comments

According to Jewish religious law, women were allowed in every area of the Temple precincts in which men were allowed.

Culture and CustomsGospel of LukeHalachahJohn the BaptistJP #21Life of JesusLuke 2:22-40Oral TorahPilgrimagePriest and PriesthoodSecond Temple periodShmuel SafraiTempleUnique Lukan pericopeWomen and Feminine Issues

Zechariah’s Prestigious Task

Shmuel Safrai [1919-2003] 01Mar1989 Articles

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Culture and CustomsGospel of LukeHistoryInfancy NarrativesJP #18Life of JesusLuke 1:5-22Oral TorahPrayer and LiturgyRabbinic LiteratureSecond-Temple Jewish LiteratureShmuel Safrai

At the Feet of a Sage

David N. Bivin 01Aug1988 Articles Leave a Comment

Jewish sages and their disciples were dependent upon the hospitality of the communities they visited.

Culture and CustomsDavid BivinDisciples and DiscipleshipGospel of LukeJewish Roots of ChristianityJP #11Life of JesusMishnaic HebrewOral TorahPaul and His WritingsRabbinic LiteratureSages and TeachersSayings of JesusStudy of TorahTannaim

Jesus and the Oral Torah: Did Jesus Wear Phylacteries?

David N. Bivin 01May1988 Articles

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Culture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureGospel of LukeGospel of MarkGospel of MatthewGreek LanguageJP #08Life of JesusOral TorahRabbinic Theology

Jesus and the Oral Torah: The Hem of His Garment

David N. Bivin 30Apr1988 Articles

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Bible TranslationClothingCulture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureGospel of MatthewHelen TwenaJP #07Life of JesusOral TorahRabbinic LiteratureSeptuagint and SeptuagintalismsSynoptic Gospels

Jesus and the Oral Torah: Tithing

David N. Bivin 31Mar1988 Articles

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Culture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureGospel of LukeGospel of MatthewJP #06Life of JesusOral TorahRabbinic LiteratureRabbinic TheologySayings of JesusTithing and Giving to the Poor

Jesus and the Oral Torah: The Unutterable Name of God

David N. Bivin 28Feb1988 Articles

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Culture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureGospel of LukeGospel of MarkGospel of MatthewGreek LanguageJP #05Kingdom of HeavenLife of JesusOral TorahRabbinic Theology

Jesus and the Oral Torah: Blessing

David N. Bivin 01Jan1988 Articles

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Acts of the ApostlesCulture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureFallacies in Christian TeachingGospel of LukeGospel of MatthewGreek LanguageJP #04Life of JesusOral TorahRabbinic TheologySayings of Jesus

Jesus and the Oral Torah: Written and Oral Torah

David N. Bivin 01Dec1987 Articles

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Culture and CustomsDavid BivinEarly Jewish Interpretation of ScriptureGreek LanguageJP #03Life of JesusOral TorahRabbinic LiteratureRabbinic Theology
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