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[Mrs. LPW]

THe parallels and threads between the accounts of the Exodus from Egypt and the visions of Revelation are truly amazing! (and you did a great job of lining it up and laying it out)

Did the Israelites not bind something physical on thier hands?

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW

THe parallels and threads between the accounts of the Exodus from Egypt and the visions of Revelation are truly amazing! (and you did a great job of lining it up and laying it out)

Did the Israelites not bind something physical on thier hands?

They actually did, and they were called phylacteries, but even they knew that was symbolic of loving God's law with soul (forehead) and might (hand), that Moses' actual point was not to actually mean to physically wear them so much as understand God's law in the heart, will and activity was important.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by mfblume

They actually did, and they were called phylacteries, but even they knew that was symbolic of loving God's law with soul (forehead) and might (hand), that Moses did not actually mean to physically wear them.

Who wore the phylacteries and when were they worn?

(I'm sure I learned this in Bible College but it's completely fuzzed out of my memory)

[mfblume]

They are called tephillin in Hebrew.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tefillin#Who_lays_tefillin

Orthodoxy

In Orthodox Judaism tefillin are laid by males over the age of thirteen. [25] Tefillin are a rite-of-passage for a Jewish boy. Youngsters below the age of thirteen are not considered mature enough to know how to use tefillin or understand their significance. About a month before his Bar Mitzvah [26] a boy will receive his own pair of tefillin and be taught and trained about the laying of tefillin. The commandment of tefillin is given the utmost importance and disregard of this mitzvah is viewed as severe. Neglect of this precept is unheard of in Orthodox circles.

There are conflicting views in Orthodox Judaism as to whether women may lay tefillin. Some Rabbinic authorities and legal codes discourage the practice, such as Mekhilta de-Rebbi Yishmael, who held that just as women are not obligated in the mitzvah of Torah study, so too are they not required to lay tefillin;[27] the Shulchan Aruch, which rules that since tefillin is an obligation which is time bound, women are exempt; the Kaf Hachayim, which cites Targum Yerushalmi's interpretation of the biblical prohibition on wearing clothing worn by the opposite gender; [28] and the Rama, who rules for Ashkenazim that even if a woman wishes to be strict upon herself by laying tefillin, it should be strongly discouraged.[29]

Other sources and authorities permit women to lay tefillin, although some hold that it should be done without the blessing. The Talmud records that Michal, daughter of King Saul laid tefillin,[30] and also mentions in Eruvin 96a that “Michal daughter of the Cushite wore tefillin and the sages did not protest”. [31] Sefer Hachinuch writes that if a woman wishes to don tefillin she may and receives heavenly reward for doing so.[32] Maimonides holds that women should be permitted to perform the mitzvah, but that because it is not mandatory, they should omit the blessing, as it contains the phrase "who has commanded us".[33] The Rashba, however, holds both that women should be permitted to lay tefillin but also that they should recite the berakha, based on the Talmudic comment about Michal, daughter of Saul.[34] Rabbenu Tam holds the same view.[35]

Despite these rulings, historically few women have performed the mitzvah of tefillin. It is known that the custom was followed by some women in medieval France and Germany.[36] Stories of some prominent women laying tefillin exist: Rashi's daughters allegedly wore tefillin[37] (although there is no proof of this), the wife of Chaim ibn Attar[37] and the female Hasidic Rebbe known as Maiden of Ludmir[37] are also held to have performed the mitzvah. In some progressive Modern Orthodox circles, there is a small but growing group of women who assume the obligation of tefillin or lay them occasionally .

Non-Orthodoxy

The Conservative movement, which actively encourages performance of the mitzvah of tefillin, holds that women should perform it.[38] Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism do not place emphasis on the mitzvah, but both have egalitarian policies with regard to ritual participation in general.[39] In Karaite Judaism tefillin are not worn in any form. According to the World Karaite Movement, the biblical passages cited for this practice are metaphorical, and mean to "remember the Torah always and treasure it." This is because the commandment in the Torah is "And these words, which I command you this day, shall be upon your heart...And you shall bind them as a sign upon your arm..." Since words cannot be literally upon one's heart, or bound upon one's arm, the entire passage is understood metaphorically.

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by mfblume

They are called tephillin in Hebrew.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tefillin#Who_lays_tefillin
According to the World Karaite Movement, the biblical passages cited for this practice are metaphorical, and mean to "remember the Torah always and treasure it." This is because the commandment in the Torah is "And these words, which I command you this day, shall be upon your heart...And you shall bind them as a sign upon your arm..." Since words cannot be literally upon one's heart, or bound upon one's arm, the entire passage is understood metaphorically.

And I'm waiting now for Timmy or RandyWayne to come along and campaign for tatoos...

Thank you for the info MFB.
Hubby and I met you years ago in Dartmouth while on weekend ministry.

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by Mrs. LPW

And I'm waiting now for Timmy or RandyWayne to come along and campaign for tatoos...

Thank you for the info MFB.
Hubby and I met you years ago in Dartmouth while on weekend ministry.

I remember you folks being with us. Your husband did great!

[Mrs. LPW]

Originally Posted by mfblume

I remember you folks being with us. Your husband did great!

And he's still the "talker" in the family!

I'm going to print out your studies on Exodus and Revelation and share it with him this evening.