Calendar
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Calendar in the Bible?
The Hebrew calendar evolved from observational methods based on lunar cycles and agricultural seasons to a calculated system that standardized the timing of months and intercalary years.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the calendar's structure clarifies the chronological framework of biblical narratives and explains the precise timing of festivals commanded in the Torah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Calendar. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Calendar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Calendar clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Calendar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/calendar/