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Liturgia trzech głównych świąt żydowskich
Liturgy of the three major Jewish holidays

Author(s): Karol Jasiński
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Jewish Thought and Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

Summary/Abstract: The paper concerns to the liturgy of the three main festivals of Judaism (Passover, Harvest Festival and Festival of Shelters). There are the following common elements of it: liturgical community in the shrine (Gilgal, Shiloh, Gibeah, Jerusalem), pilgrimages with psalms, processions (with lamps, sprigs and water), renovation of the covenant (reading of Torah) and offerings (animals, grains, bread, oil, wine, water). The author presents not only the liturgical rites, but mentions the spiritual dimensions of them.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 35-49
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish