Date of Award
4-25-1985
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Religion
First Advisor
Dr. Frank E. Eakin, Jr.
Abstract
Pesach represents the pivotal event in Jewish history to many, but its historical development bristles even more intensely and significantly than is often acknowledged. Its origins reach behind the Exodus event into pastoral cultures, behind the values of modern Jewry, behind the sensibilities of ancient Yahwism. Its understanding has been creatively synthesized, assimilated, digested and shaped within the culture of the Hebrews and then within the culture of the Jews, but this is all based on a historical victory. Cultural assimilation, military rebellion, and a consolidating expression after rebellion are all present.
Recommended Citation
Overton, John K., "Community adaptation in the Judeo-Christian tradition" (1985). Honors Theses. 658.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/honors-theses/658