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I was asking this same question myself, and I have found the answer, and it is fascinating. In Leviticus 23:10-11 and 15-17, The Word of God explains the calculation for what we call Pentecost (the Greek word for 50) as counting 50 days from the Feast of First Fruits, which is the first day after the first Sabbath after Passover. However, contemporary Jewish practice is to celebrate this Pentecost(called the Feast of Weeks in Hebrew, not called Pentecost) 50 days after Passover. In fact, this year, if you count 50 days from the day after the first Sabbath after Passover, you go past June 9, the date published on the Hebrew calendar, and end up on June 16. June 9 is 50 days from Passover. Dr. Thomas McCall, a theologian, wrote an article about this with an explanation about the descrepency, and you can access it at http://www.levitt.com/essays/pentecost.html. I hope this helps you.
What else can I help you with?
What year was the first pentecost in Acts 2?
The first Pentecost in Acts 2 occurred around 33 AD. This date is calculated based on the historical context provided in the Bible, particularly in relation to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, is considered by many scholars to have taken place during the Jewish festival of Pentecost, fifty days after Passover.
The disciples and about 120 people waited in the upper room for the?
Holy Spirit to come upon them on the day of Pentecost.
How long after Pentecost was Stephen stoned to death?
Acts ofthe Apostles tells us that Pentecost occurred fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus, but is unclear as to exacly when Stephen was stoned to death. However, it is quite possible that neither event was really historical.The Jews had celebrated a Pentecost since the second century BCE and there are parallels of timing and content between the Jewish Pentecost and the story of the Christian Pentecost, which seems to have been inspired by the Jewish Pentecost. Also, Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen. With both events unlikely to have really happened, there is no real answer to this question.
The apostles made about 3000 what on the first pentecost?
3000 were added to the Church on the day of Pentecost.
How long after the ascension was Pentecost?
It was 50 days, because Jesus was crucified on the Passover and Pentecost is 50 days after that. This is important because the Jewish feast of Pentecost included the offering of two loaves of unleavened bread representing the first fruits of the harvest (see Lev. 23:17-20 , Deut. 16:9-10), Jesus is the First Fruit of the Harvest, and Pentecost in the Christian Church is also the anniversary of the coming of the Holy Spirit (see Acts 2).
Do Pentecost and Mother's Day ever occur on the same day?
Indeed, Pentecost and Mother's Day fall on the same day this year, 2008 (on May 11).
What actors and actresses appeared in Married Men - 2008?
The cast of Married Men - 2008 includes: Darryl Medeen as himself Thom Pentecost as himself
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
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 Brandice Pentecost?
Brandice Pentecost is 5' 7".
How tall is Del Pentecost?
Del Pentecost is 5' 11".
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.
When is pentecost Sunday 2010?
Pentecost is on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Does Buddhism or Sikhism celebrate pentecost?
No. Pentecost is a Christian-exclusive holiday.
