Book Quote by Elie Wiesel
![“[The Book of the Law]was lost for so many years. And then Josiah decided to celebrate Passover. The text says that "The Passover sacrifice had not been offered in that way ... during the days of the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah" [2 Kings 23:22]. What do you mean? Not in the days of David…” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d4/elie-wiesel-341_book_the-book-of-the-law-was-lost-for-so-many_1777453.jpg)
“[The Book of the Law]was lost for so many years. And then Josiah decided to celebrate Passover. The text says that "The Passover sacrifice had not been offered in that way ... during the days of the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah" [2 Kings 23:22]. What do you mean? Not in the days of David and Solomon? Never before? And what of the days of the prophets? What happened? That's what I'm anguishing over. If the Book of the Law could be forgotten for so many years, who knows what was done to it during those years? Maybe it was lost later, too.”
About This Quote
Source Biblical Text: 2 Kings 23:22, Old Testament
The passage questions why the Passover sacrifice changed over time, reflecting concerns about lost traditions and historical continuity.
In simple terms: It wonders why practices shifted and what happened to the original law.
Key Takeaway
Investigate historical context of religious rites.
Themes
history
religion
tradition
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- Scholarly research
- faith community discussion
- personal study
Key Concepts
scriptural analysis
archaeology
theological study
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence exists about ancient Passover practices?
- How do changes in ritual affect faith?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary and lack definitive answers.
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