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  1. Étude 1 : Reproches aux scribes et aux Pharisiens
  2. Étude 2 : Le sapin de Noël
  3. Étude 3 : Les cartes de vœux

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER178 Rebukes of the Scribes and Pharisees

    The article examines the confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees, in which Jesus criticizes the priority given to traditions over divine laws. In Matthew 15.1-9 and Mark 7.1-13, Jesus exposes Pharisaic hypocrisy by stressing the obligation of sincerity and spiritual authenticity.

    Mark 7.1-13 (King James Version) :
    Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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Historical notes

  • INF015 The Christmas tree

    The Christmas tree has its origins in Celtic and Nordic pagan traditions, in which conifers symbolised life at the winter solstice. In the Middle Ages, the Christian Church reinterpreted this tradition in connection with Christ's birth. In the eighteenth century, German Protestants popularised the practice of decorating a tree inside the home. This custom then spread throughout Europe and North America, becoming the universal festive symbol we know today.

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    Level: Easy Audience: Beginners

  • INF018 Greeting cards

    Greeting cards originated in England in 1843, when Sir Henry Cole created the first commercial Christmas card. Helped by improvements in printing and lower postal rates, they spread rapidly. In the twentieth century, companies such as Hallmark made them popular worldwide. Today, physical and electronic cards remain a favoured way of expressing affection and goodwill during the festive season.

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    Level: Easy Audience: Beginners