PENTECOSTÉS y SHAVUOT: la fiesta judía que el cristianismo reinventó / Rabino Yaakov Amar Rothstein

This video is an edited version of the live conversation between Rabbi Yaacov Amar Rothstein and Osvaldo Opazo Berríos, where they explore the historical and theological origins of the Feast of Pentecost in relation to the Jewish festival of Shavuot. Key points addressed: Relationship between the festivals (0:40 - 2:03): It is explained that the term "Pentecost" comes from the Greek and means "fiftieth," referring to the 50 days that elapse between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot, a festival originally linked to agriculture and harvest. The giving of the Torah (3:03 - 7:58): Although the Torah does not explicitly mention Shavuot as the time of the giving of the Law, rabbinic tradition and ancient sources (such as the Book of Jubilees and the Dead Sea Scrolls) link the two, solidifying the festival as the commemoration of the renewal of the covenant. Historical and Christian Perspective (8:04–10:44): Rabbi Amar argues that early Christianity, under Paul's influence, made a theological appropriation of Jewish structures. He suggests that Paul redefined Jewish concepts for his new religion, making the concepts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost, in his view, fundamentally distinct. Differences in Counting and Liturgy (12:05–14:02): The discussion focuses on how various Jewish groups in the first century had different ways of calculating the 50 days, which often resulted in Shavuot always falling on a Sunday—a feature that Christianity adopted for its liturgical calendar. Did Jesus Celebrate Shavuot? (27:14–34:01): The rabbi maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that Jesus celebrated Shavuot as prescribed in the Torah. It argues that, given Jesus' Essene influence and critical stance toward the Jerusalem priesthood, his approach was apocalyptic and defiant toward the institutions of the time, making it unlikely he strictly adhered to traditional pilgrimages. In conclusion, the video offers a rigorous academic perspective that challenges the idea of ​​a direct "shared root," suggesting instead that Christianity reconfigured biblical traditions to fit its own Easter narrative. The video was recorded on Tuesday, the 25th of Adar in the Hebrew year 5785 (March 25, 2025). ✨ I'm Osvaldo Opazo Berríos 📖 Daat Ediciones: www.daat.cl 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +56982190092 ✨ YouTube: @DaatEdiciones Books available on Amazon.es and Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/.../Srs-Daat...... Join this channel to access its benefits:    / @daatediciones   Join this channel to access its benefits:    / @daatediciones