The winter period is largely devoid of holidays. Except for Chanukkah, which celebraes Judaism's triumph over Hellenism and religions of the Greeks, there are the "minor "occasions of the NIttel night and the fasts of the 8th, 9th and 10th of Teves.
It is my contention that these, along with Chanukkah fall into a pattern of a response to the relgious riches of Judaism falling into foreign hands. I reference my previous posts on these days as proof.
Nittel night is a response to the Night of the 25th of December and the beginning of the transmutation of Jewish teachings into the religion of Christianity.
The 8th of Teves is when the Torah was translated into Greek.
The 9th of Teves is the farther, purposeful separation of Christianity and Judaism, especially the former's rejection of the Law.
The 10th of Teves is when the walls of the Temple were breached.
Do you see the logical progression here?
A very interesting observation, thanks.
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Posted by: Jada | December 21, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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