Before they committed the crime of crimes, before they killed their Master, before the cross, before the slaying of Christ, [Jewish sacrifices were] an abomination.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states that Jewish sacrifices became abominable before the death of Christ.
- In plain terms
- The author claims Jewish religious sacrifices were wrong even before the crucifixion.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious practices can be judged as invalid based on theological timelines.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do religious groups view each other's practices?
- What defines a valid sacrifice?
Another view
The claim is specific to a particular theological viewpoint and not universally accepted.
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