Animal (and human) sacrifices in Mosaic law and similar practices in Christianity. Might be suitable for sacrificial aspect of Jesus' death on cross or of Eucharist too.
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Are there any sects of Christianity that still practice animal sacrifice?
Are there any modern sects who originate from or claim affiliation with Christianity that still practice any sacrificial rites? If so, who are they and what specifically is their understanding of the nature of sin and forgiveness in relation to…
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Who told Cain and Abel of Sacrificial rituals or offerings?
In Genesis 4 Cain and Abel gave offerings (or sacrifice). Who instructed them to give this offering or sacrifice? Was it a burnt offering?
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Where in the Bible does it say that sacrifice can only be done on the temple?
This is probably more relevant for Judaism than Christianity. However, I am checking both.
Hezekiah instituted a religious reform that prohibit sacrifice on high places.
The justification is a letter in Leviticus saying that God will ordain the…
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Why did the blood sacrifice in Genesis take place as acceptable to God?
I have asked pastors where is it commanded by God to have a blood sacrifice as an offering in Genesis since that is the beginning. It doesn't seem to be explained until Leviticus. Can someone please tell me if God commanded this to be done in…
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Who instituted the practice of sacrifice?
Sacrifice plays a very important role in the Bible. One of the earliest stories, that of Cain and Abel, begins with two sacrifices. The death of Jesus on the Cross was a sacrifice.
Here is how the first sacrifice is described, in Genesis…
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