Pantheon of natural and cosmogonic gods

What it is: The Mayan tradition is polytheistic and gathers gods of rain, corn, sun, moon, sky, underworld, and other spheres.

How the tradition understands it: These deities sustain life, time, royalty, agriculture, and the relation between worlds.

Textual basis and context: Inscriptions, iconography, codices, and historical syntheses confirm this divine plurality.

Objections and debates: The names and functions of deities vary between regions, eras, and decipherment systems.

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Hanukkah in Judaism

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Hanukkah commemorates rededication of Temple.

Reference: Hanukkah and its celebration.
Content: Festival of lights celebrates rededication of Temple in Jerusalem in 164 BCE; lasts eight days; involves lighting candles; commemorates victory of Maccabees and miracle of oil.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Jewish liturgy, history, and Christian-Jewish dialogue.

Sabbath in Judaism

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Sabbath is central weekly celebration of Judaism.

Reference: Sabbath in Jewish tradition.
Content: Sabbath is celebrated from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset; involves rest, prayer, and family meal; is sign of covenant with God; has detailed rules of observance.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Jewish practice, rest, and Christian-Jewish dialogue.

Talmud in Jewish tradition

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Talmud is central to rabbinic Judaism.

Reference: Talmud and its composition.
Content: Talmud is the central text of rabbinic Judaism; includes Mishnah (oral law) and Gemara (commentary); was developed in Palestine and Babylon.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Jewish tradition, oral law, and comparative theology.