Sacrificial Bread
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Sacrificial Bread
Showbread (or shewbread), in French Pains de Proposition, is brought weekly to the Temple as a sacrifice to God. If he doesn t eat it within a week, the priests consume it
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Bread Brought Goods Pains Priests Proposition Sacrifice Sacrificial Week Weekly Consume Shewbread Showbread
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the ancient tradition of bringing the Sacrificial Bread, also known as Showbread or Pains de Proposition, to the Temple as a weekly sacrifice to God. Dating back to biblical times, this custom was practiced in various religious traditions, including the Jewish and Christian faiths, and was particularly significant in the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. The Sacrificial Bread was prepared with great care and made from the finest wheat flour, honey, and frankincense. It was baked into twelve loaves and arranged on a table in the Holy Place of the Temple. According to historical records, God was believed to consume the bread, and if it was not eaten within a week, the priests would consume it themselves. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich history and symbolism of this ancient practice. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the hallowed atmosphere of the Temple and the deep reverence with which the Sacrificial Bread was treated. The French term "Pains de Proposition" adds an intriguing layer to the tradition, suggesting that the bread was also a means of making a proposal or offering to God. The Sacrificial Bread remains an enduring symbol of faith, devotion, and the deep connection between the human experience and the divine. This photograph is a testament to the power of history to transport us to another time and place, and to remind us of the enduring customs and beliefs that have shaped our world.
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