Both Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity link Shavuot to specific historical events that play important roles in establishing the legitimacy of their movements. ● For Rabbinic Judaism it was their teaching that G-d gave two different types of laws on Mt. Sinai, the Written Law and the Oral Law. ● For Christianity it was the descent of the Holy Spirit on the congregation of believers gathered at the Temple in Jerusalem for Shavuot. In the New Testament, SHAVU’OT is called Pentecost ( Ancient Greek : Πεντηκοστή [ ἡμέρα ], Pentēkostē [ hēmera ] , " the fiftieth [day]"). The name “ Pentecost ” reflects the 50 day period between PESACH and SHAVU’OT. This year SHAVU’OT begins at s unset June 3 rd and continues to sunset June 5 th . It is an important event that should be understood by all who have a biblical heritage. Remember and give thanks for the “crops” that provide for your needs today – those raised in fields by farmers and those e...
Blogs about the life of the real Jewish Jesus whose actual name was Yeshua. View his life, teachings and movement in the cultural context of first century Galilee and Judea. Using a Linguistic Model to more accurately understand what his words meant to his original Jewish apostles, followers and audiences.