Jacques B. Doukhan
Jacques B. Doukhan, ThD, is professor of Hebrew and Old Testament exegesis, Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.
Should we observe the Levitical festivals?: A Seventh-day Adventist perspective (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of this series, the arguments for celebrating the Levitical festivals of the Old Testament were discussed. Now, the author presents a possible and proper approach toward these festivals.
Should we observe the Levitical festivals?: A Seventh-day Adventist perspective - Part 1
Maybe by the marking of festivals, Christians could be drawn closer to the Jews? However, in the observance of festivals, serious theological, cultural, ethical, and practical problems invite caution and reservation. Arguments in support of and against the observance of the feasts have been debated in church circles recently, including Adventist churches. Therefore, this issue must be addressed.