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Sabbath and Rest: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

By Mishnah / TalmudSource: Mishnah / Talmud - Mishnah Shabbat / Babylonian Talmud (Public Domain)202 words

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Mishnah / Talmud: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

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Sabbath rest Jewish tradition holy time

Scripture References

Genesis 2:2-3 Exodus 20:8-11 Deuteronomy 5:12-15

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