The Gospel of John on Observance of Hanukkah

John 10:22

Late 2nd Century

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter.

Translation from the New Revised Standard Version.

Translation from the New Revised Standard Version.

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Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 2: Emerging Judaism.

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The Gospel of John contains a brief reference to Hanukkah (the festival of the Dedication) and its observance in Jerusalem.

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