Animal sacrifices in Judaism and Islam : when, why, where, how and by whom are they performed ?

Question

Are animal sacrifices still performed in any Jewish temples?

Answer 1

Regarding Judaism:

Typically performed at an altar built by either the indivdual, or there were shared altars in large communities. Also, remember that Job made sacrifices for all the members of his household.

The sacrifices were made because the act made a scent that was pleasant to God (and other reasons, such as the spilling of blood being the only way to atone for sin). Additionally, there were two kinds of offerings, Sin offerings and Thank (or freewill) offerings. The interesting thing about this is that one type of offering was waved up and down, and the other was waved side to side (indicative of the coming sacrifice on the cross).

At altars, but once the temple was built ...

The wood was laid upon the altar in order. I've done a specific study on this and a read of the Chumash will clue you in better than any other reference material. I forgot to add that the sacrifice was also placed directly on the fire. There were many types of sacrifices, for different Sins and Thanks. Leviticus has more info on this topic than is reasonable to post here

Usually by the most senior priest in the area. When no priest was available, it was usually done by the man of the household, or the elder of the community. I also omitted (unintentionally, due to the huge number of details) that the person making the offering was obligated to kill the animal being sacrificed (by slitting the throat or breaking the neck) and the priest placed the offering on the fire at the altar.

Leviticus and Deuteronomy are the books of the Old Testament answering all of these questions in great detail, although Genesis and other books (like Job) give additional insight.

Answer 2

When: Prior to the destruction of the Temple.
Why: Sin offerings.
Where: The Temple on Temple Mount, Jerusalem.
By Whom: The Jewish Priests.

NOW: No Temple, so no more sacrifices. However, if you really want to see some massive animal sacrifices, go to the Muslim Hadj some year. 30,000 to 40,000 animals sacrificed.

Answer 3

Yes in Islam we still Sacrifice animals, but NOT as atonement for Sin, but as food for the poor. In Eid al Adha, according to Islamic Tradition, Muslims sacrifice a sheep and give away most of it to the poor. This is done in celebration of God's mercy upon Abraham; when he told him not to sacrifice his son Ishmael but to sacrifice an animal instead.

Answer 4

In Judaism, God made the youngsters of Israel furnish an animal as a sacrifice to atone and pay for the guy who sinned. So if I sinned, i could furnish a lamb to pay for my sins. In Christianity, (which comes from Judaism traditionally) there is not any sacrifice, by using fact Jesus Christ got here by using fact the final sacrifice and died for mankind's sins as quickly as and for all. As a Christian, i don't could desire to furnish any further animals; i could desire to settle for Jesus' sacrifice for my sins.

Answer 5

I don't know about Jewish sacrifices if they do any.

God commanded Abraham through a vision to sacrifice his only son Ismael. When he blind folded and was bout to cut throat of his son Angel Gabriel ( Holy Ghost of Christians) stopped him and said God has accepted your sacrifice and wants you to sacrifice this sheep that I have brought for you. Abraham unfolded his eyes and thanked God for acceptance of his sacrifice and then sacrificed the animal instead. Then God ordered Abraham to rebuild the Kaaba that you see in pictures (cubic building covering by Black material with Verses of Quran written on it) with the help of his 13 years old son Ismael. People from over the world come since that day to commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham and after performing Haj they all sacrifice one and more animals in the name of God. The meat of animal sacrificed is meant to be given to poor people to also celebrated the happy day of Eid. Next day of Haj people all over world celebrate the Holiday and sacrifice animals in the name of Lord and distribute 3/4 of the meat to poor people so they also can eat meat that day who can not afford to buy so they don't feel left out on the happy Eid day.

Answer 6

The Covenant through Isaac - Second son of Abraham - Judaism

The Covenant through Ishmael - First son of Abraham - Islam

The Covenant through Paul - Rabbi Saul of Tarsus - Christianity


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Answer 7

GOD says in Old and New Testament "I desire MERCY not sacrifice."

Answer 8

They don't do them anymore I think they have been superceded by a symbolic ritual instead.

Answer 9

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