Étude 1 sur 3 · La nuit à midi

  1. Étude 1 : La nuit à midi
  2. Étude 2 : Le Tanakh
  3. Étude 3 : La tradition prophétique juive

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • PER356 The Night at Noon

    Pericope 356 analyzes the darkness that fell during the crucifixion of Jesus, from noon to 3 p.m., as reported by the three Synoptic Gospels. This cosmic event is studied in its chronological and theological dimensions: a sign of divine judgment, a prophetic fulfillment (Amos 8:9, Isaiah 53) and a modest veil over the ignominy of the cross. It precedes the last words of Jesus and his death.

    Amos 8.9 (King James Version) :
    And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Historical notes

  • INF045 The Tanakh

    The Tanakh is the canon of the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, corresponding to the Christian Old Testament. Its name is an acronym formed from its three sections: Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings). Written mainly in Hebrew with a few passages in Aramaic, it forms the theological, moral and liturgical foundation of Judaism and the common roots of the Jewish and Christian traditions.

    Esther 1.1 (King James Version) :
    Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)Notepresent: Heb. foundNoteblue, hangings: or, violet, etcNoteof red…: or, of porphyre, and marble and alabaster, and stone of blue colourNoteroyal…: Heb. wine of the kingdomNotestate: Heb. hand
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    Level: Easy Audience: Beginners

  • INF063 The Jewish Prophetic Tradition

    The Jewish prophetic tradition rests on the writings and teachings of the prophets, messengers of God chosen to guide the people of Israel. It is characterized by social criticism, the call for justice, the denunciation of idolatry and messages of eschatological hope. The great prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel profoundly influenced Jewish theology, biblical literature and universal ethical values.

    Isaiah 1.1 (King James Version) :
    The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
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    Level: Easy Audience: Beginners

Further reading
  • ANN044 The Nazirite vow

    Le Naziréat est un vœu de consécration à Dieu, issu de l'hébreu 'se séparer', défini dans Nombres 6. Le nazir s'abstient de vin, de…