Although there are many traces throughout the Apostolic Writings, the Book of Revelation by John in particular shows as part of its structure that synagogue liturgy after the destruction of the Jerusalem temple. This event was God's opportunity to implement all the...
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THE CONGREGATION AND ITS REMNANT.
Starting from the concepts of Personal Devotion and Congregational Devotion, we must understand that historically there has been a type of liturgy for each. In the case of personal liturgy, we could say it follows a basic scheme, whereas congregational liturgy...
THE SIDUR, FROM THE TEMPLE TO THE SYNAGOGES.
Most people do not know or do not associate that during the period of the temple there were already synagogues, not only for those in the diaspora, but for all Jews wherever they were, including Jerusalem, where it is said there were around 400 of them. On the other...
THREE PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS ABOUT A CHRISTIAN SIDUR.
Why would a 1st-century Sidur be different from what has been done in history from the 3rd century onwards until today? It must be understood that there exists an official Christianity that has persisted to this day, but gradually, with archaeological advancements,...
HISTORICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR A SIDUR TODAY.
Why would a 1st-century Sidur be different from what has been done in history from the 3rd century onwards until today? It must be understood that there exists an official Christianity that has persisted to this day, but gradually, with archaeological advancements,...
WHAT IS MORE APPROPRIATE: AN ORDER IN THE DEVOTIONAL OR A SPONTANEOUS ONE?
The Hebrew root "sdr" (סדר) means 'order', while the pronunciation "sidur" is primarily related to 'liturgical order'. Additionally, it's important to clarify the Hebrew term "Tefilá", which means 'prayer', encompassing a series of supplications, praises, Scripture...