Dedication, Feast Of
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Dedication, Feast Of in the Bible?
An annual eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabean revolt.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this historical context clarifies the setting of John 10:22-23, where Jesus is described walking in Solomon's Colonnade during the Feast of Dedication, highlighting the political and religious tensions of the intertestamental period that shaped the environment of Jesus' ministry.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Dedication, Feast Of. 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 Dedication, Feast Of in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dedication, Feast Of clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
John 10:22-23
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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
"Dedication, Feast Of." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dedication-feast-of/