Taphoth
In times of persecution, when the Hebrews were unable to wear Phylactery or other amulets or identifying symbols, they did tie about their hands a red thread to put them in mind of the blood of the covenant of the Law.
Touching the name, Moses called Ti-Taphoth, which has many etymologies, however, was used in ancient rites and for many different interpretations. The Septuagint (The ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. An old testament source for early Christians. Credible proof for Messianic prophecy) translates them as immovable ornaments. The Rabbines call them Tephilim, prayer ornaments.[1] .
Phylactery
Phylactery may refer to:
- An amulet or charm, worn for its supposed magical or supernatural power
- A speech scroll in mediaeval art, which contains or represents speech
- Tefillin, boxes containing Torah verses worn by some Jews when praying[2]
Also
- Mitz- taphoth (by means of) transposition
- A plate which is fastened upon the forehead, reaching from ear if ear is called in Scripture, To taphoth.[3]
Topheth (Latin)
"In the Hebrew Bible Tophet or Topheth (Hebrew: תופת ha-tōpheth; Greek: Ταφεθ; Latin: Topheth) was a location in Jerusalem, in the Valley of Hinnom, where worshipers influenced by the Canaanite Pantheon sacrificed children to the gods Moloch and Baal by burning them alive. Tophet became a theological or poetic synonym for hell within Christendom."
References
- ↑ Moses and Aaron: Civil And Ecclesiastical Rites, Used By The Ancient Hebrewes, by Thomas Godwin
- ↑ Phylactery
- ↑ History of Amulets, Charms and Talismans: A Historical Investigation Into their History and Origin, By Michael Levi Rodkinson