Sabbath
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12: Sabbath and Festivals in Ancient Israel
1. Term: Shabbat — שַׁבָּת (Sabbath) Meaning: The seventh day of rest; a sacred day set apart for rest and worship. 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3. Literary Examples: 4. Cultural Significance:
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Chapter 2: Healing on the Sabbath
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:9–14; Mark 3:1–6; Luke 6:6–11) The synagogue in Capernaum was filled that Sabbath morning. Its stone walls echoed with quiet prayers as men gathered in their places, women standing silently at the back. The…