Peculiarities of traditional pilgrimage in judaism
https://doi.org/10.29235/2524-2369-2021-66-1-16-22
Abstract
The article considers the pilgrimage in Judaism as an important part of the religious life of the Jews. The questions of the origin and development of this phenomenon are analyzed. Numerous examples show the diversity and importance of pilgrimage in Judaism. It is noted that the activities and heritage of pilgrims are a significant material for studying the culture of this spiritual civilization. The most visited religious objects are singled out: first of all, the Jerusalem Temple, sacred places, burials of the Prophets, graves of the experts of the Law. For millions of Jews, a reverent attitude to the object of worship serves the fulfillment of the will of the Creator. The purpose of the study is to reveal the peculiarities of pilgrimage in Judaism, to show the influence of historical, geographical, cultural factors on their formation. This work can be useful for solving pressing problems of interaction with representatives of the world of Jewish civilization, which significantly influenced the formation and development of Christianity and Islam.
About the Author
D. M. Zaitsev
Belarusian State Academy of Communications
Belarus
Belarus
Dmitry M. Zaitsev – Ph. D. (Philos.), Associate Professor, Professor (Department of Humanities)
8/2 F. Scorina Str., Edu Bldg no. 1, Minsk 220114
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