In Galilee the Torah was in dispute so Jesus’ teaching and action reveal how he read and interpreted the Scriptures
In Galilee Jesus develops rituals of reversal and we begin to see interpretations of the Great Tradition.
A series of laws about debts, which can be found in Deuteronomy 15 and 24.
In the Catholic Church, the concept of Jubilee or ‘Holy Year’ was used to declare special years for forgiveness and reconciliation.
This Jubilee Year reminds us that our policies and practises can be challenged.
Jesus identified himself and his ministry with the eschatological implications of the Jubilee year.
The Pentateuch playa a major role both among the Israelites and in the emerging Christian church in the New Testament.
