From Friday to Sunday: How the Jewish Calendar Explains the Resurrection Period

From Friday to Sunday: How the Jewish Calendar Explains the Resurrection Period https://www.catholicshare.com/from-friday-to-sunday-how-the-jewish-calendar-explains-the-resurrection-period/ Jewish Timekeeping and the Definition of a Day. The Jewish calendar, grounded in the biblical account of creation, measures a day from sunset to sunset, as seen in Genesis 1:5, where evening precedes morning. This contrasts with the modern Western calendar, which counts a day from midnight to midnight. For Jews in Jesus’ time, the day began at dusk, typically around 6 p.m., and continued until the next dusk. This practice shaped the observance of religious feasts, the Sabbath, and other significant events. When the Gospels describe Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, they operate within this framework. For example, the Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, influenced the timing of events surrounding Jesus’ burial. The Jewish reckoning of time is critical to understanding how the period from Friday to Sunday constitutes “three days.” Partial days, such as a few hours before sunset or after sunrise, were counted as full days in Jewish tradition. This custom is evident in texts like Esther 4:16, where a three-day fast includes partial days. Thus, the Jewish calendar provides a lens through which to interpret the Gospel narratives accurately. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/catholicshare?sub_confirmation=1 Join our Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/catholicshare Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CatholicShare Why Is Mary Crying? Jack Chick’s Gospel Tract About the Virgin Mary Exposed! https://www.catholicanswers101.com/why-is-mary-crying-jack-chicks-gospel-tract-about-the-virgin-mary-exposed/ The Death Cookie: Jack Chick’s Gospel Tract About the Eucharist Exposed! https://www.catholicanswers101.com/the-death-cookie-jack-chicks-gospel-tract-about-the-eucharist-exposed/ Are Catholics Christian?