Bibliography


Title: The Temple. Its Ministry and Services
Author: Edersheim, Alfred
Type: Book
Year: 1994
Abstract: "After describing ancient Jerusalem and the structures and arrangements of the Jerusalem Temple, this updated version of Edersheim 's classic work gives particular attention to the Temple in the time of Jesus and the early church: Temple order, revenues, and music; the officiating priesthood; sacrifices - their order and meaning; the burnt-offering, the sin- and trespass-offering and the peace-offering; at night in the Temple; the morning and evening sacrifice; Sabbath in the Temple; festive cycles and arrangement of the calendar; Passover; the paschal feast of Tabernacles; the New Moons; the Day of Atonement; post-Mosaic festivals; purifications; and vows. The appendix discusses whether the Lord instituted his "Supper" on the paschal night".
Keywords: Cultural and Religious History of Ancient Judaism