The Calendar and the Exclusive God: Law, Time, and Covenant Purity
Focuses on God demanding adherence to a specific solar calendar and absolute purity
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
Focuses on the concept of God demanding adherence to a specific, solar calendar and absolute purity. Analyzes the source of sectarian law and its historical context among groups like the Qumran community (Dead Sea Scrolls) who broke from the Jerusalem cult.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Calendar Controversy: Examine solar calendar sectarian practices
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Purity Laws: Study absolute purity requirements in sectarian groups
FAQs
Calendar observance marked theological identity and separation, with different calendars symbolizing different understandings of covenant fidelity.
The Qumran community, which produced the Dead Sea Scrolls, rigorously followed a solar calendar and strict purity laws in opposition to the Jerusalem temple establishment.
Calendar differences created separate holy days and worship times, effectively creating parallel religious communities with different liturgical rhythms.
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Calendar Studies : Understand solar vs. lunar calendar controversies
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Sectarian Analysis : Study Qumran community's break from mainstream Judaism
