The History
and Development Of the Astronomically & Agriculturally
Corrected Biblical Hebrew Calendar By Michael Rood - In the fourth century of the Common Era there
were three major calendars in use in the Roman Empire to
which one could synchronize life. Each choice spoke volumes
regarding one's allegiance and relationship to the Creator.
The
Month of the Aviv
The biblical year begins when the first new moon after the
barley in the land of Israel reaches the state in its development
that the Bible calls Aviv. Only by checking
the state of the barley crop can we fulfill the Biblical
commandment to "Keep the Month of the Aviv"(Deut
16:1). Only by fixing the calendar in harmony with the barley
crop can we fulfill the commandment to celebrate the Hag
Ha-Matzot (Feast of Unleavened Bread) "at the time
of the month of the Aviv, because in the month of
the Aviv you went out of Egypt." (Exodus 34:18)
The Maiden
Moon
The Talmud states that new moon witnesses can profane the
Sabbath to report their sightings. Given that it is
permissible in Jewish Law to profane the Sabbath only for
the most exceptional reasons, the importance attributed
to setting the Holy Days by the new moon sightings is noteworthy.
The Mishnaic stipulations on a new moon witness were
detailed and rigorous. The sighted new moon fixed
the month's start, which in turn set the Hebrew Holy Days.
Once the Sanhedrin certified the sightings, the news was
communicated to far-flung Jewish communities throughout
Israel and beyond. Click
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And
the 7th Day...
For centuries, the rabbis have taught that just
as God created the heavens and the earth in six days and
the seventh day He rested: what this means is that man would
have his time of rule upon the earth for six thousand years,
and in the seventh millennium, the Messiah would reign. A day with the LORD is as a thousand
years, and a thousand years is as a day: Click
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The Great Calendar
Debate: By Glenn McWilliams of Torah Keepers
As with every living thing, there are times of
growth and maturing. So it is with the current state of
the Hebraic Roots/Messianic Movement. While the Messianic
Movement may trace its roots to the first century C.E.,
it has not truly begun to sprout until recently. Lying almost
dormant for centuries, the seed of this Movement has been
germinating just below the surface. Recently, however, the
Movement has experienced a rapid period of growth. Click
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