Behold the Lamb of God

Keywords

Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, Savior, Biblical Studies, Chrisitanity

Abstract

On the rocky slopes of Mount Gerizim in the Holy Land, Samaritans have gathered for centuries to celebrate Passover. Families dressed in holiday attire assemble as priests in ritual robes chant scripture passages and men and youths wearing white clothing tend fires in roasting pits. One-year-old sacrificial lambs are brought individually to the village square, often by young boys who call them by name and stroke them affectionately. These lambs are prized possessions the families offer to God.

Original Publication Citation

With Jo Ann H. Horton. “Behold the Lamb of God.” Ensign April 2013: 44-49

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2013-4

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6449

Publisher

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Language

English

College

Religious Education

Department

Ancient Scripture

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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