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Acts of the Apostles says that on the day of Pentecost, everyone that was in the upper room, was filled with the Holy Spirit coming down on them as tongues of fire. They spoke in tongues as the spirit gave them the utterance. This was the Christian Pentecost.
The Jews also celebrated a Pentecost from the second century BCE onwards, and hence in Jesus' day, in memory of the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai. Also known as Shavuot, it takes place fifty days after Passover, just as the Christian Pentecost takes place fifty days after Easter. Numbers 11:25 tells us that on that occasion, the spirit of God came down on the seventy elders and they began to prophesy in ecstasy.
There are enough parallels to the earlier account to raise doubts about the historicity of the Christian Pentecost, which really was the second Pentecost.
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Is Pentecost older than Catholic?
.Catholic AnswerYes, indeed, Pentecost is the second greatest feast of the Jewish calendar, that is where we got the name, as it was on the Jewish feast of Pentecost that the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.
How did the Catholic Church begin at Pentecost?
The Catholic Church began at Pentecost with the coming of the Holy Spirit "like the rush of a mighty wind" on the Apostles in the upper room, read the second chapter of Acts.
What is the most important feast of the Church year?
Easter, also known as the Resurrection of Jesus, is considered the most important feast of the Church year by many Christians. It commemorates the central event of the Christian faith - the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is a time of joy and celebration for Christians around the world.
What has the author A Panampara written?
A. Panampara has written: 'The pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Bible, Pentecost 'The Pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Salvation, Pentecost, Biblical teaching 'The pentecost' -- subject(s): Drama, Bible, Pentecost
What is the difference between the Jewish Pentecost and the Maltese pentecost?
A:The Jewish Pentecost or Shavuot, celebrated from the second century BCE onwards in memory of the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, takes place fifty days after Passover. Numbers 11:25 says that on the day of the Jewish Pentecost, the spirit of God came down on the seventy elders and they began to prophesy in ecstasy. The 'Maltese' Pentecost is the Christian Pentecost and takes place fifty days after Easter, which originally coincided with the Passover. Acts of the Apostles says that on the day of Pentecost, everyone that was in the upper room, was filled with the Holy Spirit coming down on them as tongues of fire and the began to speak in tongues as the spirit gave them the utterance. There are parallels to the earlier account in the story of the Christian Pentecost, which was probably inspired by the Jewish Pentecost.
Is the feast of the pentecost 50 days after Christmas?
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When is the pentecost 2010?
May 23rd is Pentecost Sunday.
Why did Pentecost occur?
Pentecost was the birth of the church. Also, Jesus used Pentecost to give Believers the Holy Spirit.
How tall is Del Pentecost?
Del Pentecost is 5' 11".
How tall is Brandice Pentecost?
Brandice Pentecost is 5' 7".
When was Pentecost Star created?
Pentecost Star was created in 2007.
What feast day ends the Easter season?
The Easter season is followed by the Pentecost season, which begins on Pentecost Sunday.
