The Sacrificial System of Ancient Judaism

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This research paper examines the sacrificial system of ancient Judaism in relation to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and the linkages in the Jewish sacrificial system of the Paschal Lamb. In order to shed light on this topic, the paper takes a historical look at ancient Jewish Laws and the ancient language of Judaism.

Table of Contents
Research Objective
Introduction
Defining Sacrifice
The "Ante-Mosaic History of Sacrifice
The Mosaic Period Sacrifices
Post- Mosaic Sacrifices
Present Day Sacrificial Offerings
The Last Supper, The Paschal Lamb and the Relation to Sacrifice in
Judaism
Consideration of the Gauge used for Measurement
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The practice of offering sacrifice was ceased during the year 70 C.E. at the time of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalme by the Roman Army. The Temple is the prescribed place, according to the laws given to the Jewish people by God in the Torah which is a specific set of commands that sacrifices are not offered just anywhere but were permitted only in places that are chosen by God for that specific purpose. The Torah states that the people "may not worship God in such a manner" but that they may only do so on the site that God chooses "from among all your tribes to place His Name there. You must seek His Presence, and you must go there." Further stated is that they people will bring their "elevated offerings, your eaten sacrifices, your tithes, your hand-delivered elevated gifts, your general and specific pledges, the first born of your cattle and flocks...." (Deuteronomy.12:4-6)."

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