Lev 24:1-9 Sabbath and the Temple (original) (raw)

When I think of Sabbath in the Jewish tradition, I think of Sabbath candles and prayer around the table on Friday night, or going to synagogue on Saturday morning. But these traditions were probably formed after the exile. If we were to ask ourselves, “what was the role of the temple cult on Sabbath before the exile?” I imagine that not many would know the answer. Christians who also partakes in weekly spiritual cycles will be interested to discover how the original Sabbath was intended and the meaning of its symbols. Like most things in Leviticus, the imagery in chapter 24:1-9 is not immediately obvious so I think you will find the exploration of the passage very “enlightening.”