In this article, I wish to reflect on this crucial moment in history. Its impact marked a before and after in the trajectory of humanity. This event unfolds in the context of one of the festivals that God commanded His people to celebrate. It is the story of Passover,...
With the arrival of dusk today, April 22, 2024, we begin the 14th day of Nisan according to the biblical calendar. If we were in the third year of Jesus' ministry, we would be immersed in excitement and expectation, as tomorrow we would need to bring our lamb to the...
The Passover dinner is an important moed (biblical festival) gifted by God to the descendants of Abraham. This festival was given during the Israelite slavery in Egypt so that anyone who obeyed the steps given by God that night could protect their firstborn from...
Passover was established by God as a moed (in Hebrew, 'an appointed time' by God of festivity in His calendar). The context of this festival is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 7 and onwards. In this story, God sent Moses to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites...
Hanukkah, a pedagogical resource in the hands of the apostles. We live in a world where spontaneity is constantly promoted, and although this is very good, the mistake has been to stigmatize everything falling under the category of ritual as bad. One of those who...
Jesus and the Feast of Hanukkah As mentioned in previous articles, the Jews, led by the Maccabean family, recognized that when they went to purify and dedicate the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by Antiochus IV with a service to Olympian Zeus, God...
Hanukkah, a new established festival. To fully understand the holiday of Hanukkah as we know it today, it is essential to trace its origins. In the previous article, we explored the early years of this celebration after the Jewish victory led by the Maccabees....
A Dedication that Left Its Mark in History. The festival of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Dedication or Lights, is a solemnity designed by Jewish leaders a hundred years before Jesus to commemorate and recall divine intervention in preserving their people...
A Human Festival Celebrating Divine Miracle The fascinating and significant theme of celebrations in the Bible intertwines with its fundamental teachings. In this series of articles, we focus on the festival of Hanukkah, but before delving into it, it's crucial to...