The Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread

11/10/23 • 15 min

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Passover is one of the best known feasts in the Bible. Most people know the general story behind the Passover, but how was it celebrated in Bible times? This episode of Bible Backdrop looks at the history of Passover along with how the meal was eaten. We also discuss the Feast of Unleavened Bread that was a 7 day festival in honor of God's deliverance. If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please tell a friend and have them subscribe. To get in touch with the show, you can e-mail me at the address given in the podcast episode.

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Bible Backdrop - The Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread

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The squad of Egyptians walked with determination. They were sent by Pharaoh himself to fetch the two Hebrew men for an immediate audience. As they walked through the row of homes of the Hebrew slaves, they noticed that each of the doorposts was covered with a thin layer of blood. Even at this late hour, it was obvious that the slaves were still awake. There was definitely a smell of food cooking. How could they even be thinking about eating tonight?

It had been a horrible night for the E