The Presentation of Jesus is an early episode in the life of Jesus Christ, describing his presentation at the Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated by...
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Candlemas (redirect from Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple)
known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Feast of the Holy Encounter,...
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first three feasts of the cycle of feasts of Jesus: namely, Christmas, the Holy Name of Jesus, and His Presentation at the Temple. November 21 is also...
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Jesus (c. 6 to 4 BC – AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, and many other names and titles, was a first-century Jewish preacher...
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established Presentation of Jesus; eventually the two scenes were to be conflated in some paintings. An influential book by Leo Steinberg, The Sexuality of Christ...
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requirements of the Law of Moses on the 40th day from Jesus' birth, i. e. the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. According to the Biblical account, the...
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The term "historical Jesus" refers to the life and teachings of Jesus as interpreted through critical historical methods, in contrast to what are traditionally...
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Anna the Prophetess (category Gospel of Luke)
the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The passage mentioning Anna is as follows: Luke 2:36–38 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel...
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giving birth. In light of the New Testament, the Christian ritual draws on the imagery and symbolism of the presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:22–40)...
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Marian feast days (section Development of feasts)
after the birth of Jesus, along with the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Mary was purified according to Jewish customs, the Feast of the Purification...
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