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Feast Of Tabernacles Analysis
The posting offers a well-rounded description and definition of how Jesus can be seen in the symbolism of the Feast of Tabernacles. Notably the statement, “His was more life-giving,” points out nicely how Jesus was more than any symbol or representation could ever be able to characterize. Addtionally the connection of the symbols and the actual explanations of those symbols is a key component to the Book of John. Morris mentions that not all scholars agree that signs have a relating discourse, but the fact that there appears to be a close connection between a sign and its adjoining message requires a closer investigation of that sign. In this same way, the messages Jesus gave must be evaluated within the context of the passage. In this
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