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125:2.1 Five [[Nazareth]] [[families]] were guests of, or [[associates]] with, the family of Simon of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(biblical_village) Bethany] in the celebration of the [[Passover]], Simon having purchased the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korban_Pesach paschal lamb] for the company. It was the slaughter of these lambs in such enormous numbers that had so affected [[Jesus]] on his [[temple]] visit. It had been the [[plan]] to eat the [[Passover]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s relatives, but [[Jesus]] [[persuaded]] his parents to [[accept]] the [[invitation]] to go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(biblical_village) Bethany].

125:2.1 Five [[Nazareth]] [[families]] were guests of, or [[associates]] with, the family of Simon of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(biblical_village) Bethany] in the celebration of the [[Passover]], Simon having purchased the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korban_Pesach paschal lamb] for the company. It was the slaughter of these lambs in such enormous numbers that had so affected [[Jesus]] on his [[temple]] visit. It had been the [[plan]] to eat the [[Passover]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary]'s relatives, but [[Jesus]] [[persuaded]] his parents to [[accept]] the [[invitation]] to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(biblical_village) Bethany].

125:2.2 That night they assembled for the [[Passover]] [[rites]], eating the roasted flesh with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. [[Jesus]], being a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah new son] of the [[covenant]], was asked to recount the [[origin]] of the [[Passover]], and this he well did, but he somewhat disconcerted his [[parents]] by the inclusion of numerous remarks mildly [[reflecting]] the impressions made on his [[youthful]] but thoughtful [[mind]] by the things which he had so recently seen and heard. This was the beginning of the [[seven]]-day [[ceremonies]] of the feast of the [[Passover]].

125:2.2 That night they assembled for the [[Passover]] [[rites]], eating the roasted flesh with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. [[Jesus]], being a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah new son] of the [[covenant]], was asked to recount the [[origin]] of the [[Passover]], and this he well did, but he somewhat disconcerted his [[parents]] by the inclusion of numerous remarks mildly [[reflecting]] the impressions made on his [[youthful]] but thoughtful [[mind]] by the things which he had so recently seen and heard. This was the beginning of the [[seven]]-day [[ceremonies]] of the feast of the [[Passover]].

125:2.3 Even at this early date, though he said nothing about such matters to his [[parents]], Jesus had begun to turn over in his [[mind]] the propriety of celebrating the [[Passover]] [[Vegan|without the slaughtered lamb]]. He felt [[assured]] in his own [[mind]] that [[the Father]] in heaven was not pleased with this [[spectacle]] of [[sacrificial]] offerings, and as the years passed, he became increasingly [[determined]] someday to [[establish]] the [[celebration]] of a [[Vegan|bloodless]] [[Passover]].

125:2.3 Even at this early date, though he said nothing about such matters to his [[parents]], Jesus had begun to turn over in his [[mind]] the propriety of celebrating the [[Passover]] [[Vegan|without the slaughtered lamb]]. He felt [[assured]] in his own [[mind]] that [[the Father]] in heaven was not pleased with this [[spectacle]] of [[sacrificial]] offerings, and as the years passed, he became increasingly [[determined]] someday to [[establish]] the [[celebration]] of a [[Vegan|bloodless]] [[Passover]].

125:2.4 [[Jesus]] slept very little that night. His rest was greatly disturbed by revolting [[dreams]] of slaughter and suffering. His [[mind]] was distraught and his [[heart]] torn by the inconsistencies and [[absurdities]] of the [[theology]] of the whole [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korban Jewish ceremonial system]. His [[parents]] likewise [[slept]] little. They were greatly disconcerted by the [[events]] of the day just ended. They were completely upset in their own [[hearts]] by the lad's, to them, [[strange]] and [[determined]] [[attitude]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] became nervously [[agitated]] during the fore part of the night, but [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph] remained calm, though he was equally [[puzzled]]. Both of them [[feared]] to talk frankly with the lad about these [[problems]], though [[Jesus]] would gladly have talked with his [[parents]] if they had [[dared]] to [[encourage]] him.

125:2.4 [[Jesus]] slept very little that night. His rest was greatly disturbed by revolting [[dreams]] of slaughter and suffering. His [[mind]] was distraught and his [[heart]] torn by the inconsistencies and [[absurdities]] of the [[theology]] of the whole [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korban Jewish ceremonial system]. His [[parents]] likewise [[slept]] little. They were greatly disconcerted by the [[events]] of the day just ended. They were completely upset in their own [[hearts]] by the lad's, to them, [[strange]] and [[determined]] [[attitude]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] became nervously [[agitated]] during the fore part of the night, but [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph] remained calm, though he was equally [[puzzled]]. Both of them [[feared]] to talk frankly with the lad about these [[problems]], though [[Jesus]] would gladly have talked with his [[parents]] if they had [[dared]] to [[encourage]] him.

125:2.5 The next day's services at the [[temple]] were more [[acceptable]] to [[Jesus]] and did much to relieve the unpleasant [[memories]] of the previous day. The following morning young [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] took [[Jesus]] in hand, and they began a [[systematic]] [[exploration]] of [[Jerusalem]] and its environs. Before the day was over, [[Jesus]] discovered the various places about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Temple the temple] where [[teaching]] and question conferences were in [[progress]]; and aside from a few visits to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadosh_Hakadashim holy of holies] to gaze in [[wonder]] as to what really was behind the veil of separation, he spent most of his time about the [[temple]] at these teaching conferences.

125:2.5 The next day's services at the [[temple]] were more [[acceptable]] to [[Jesus]] and did much to relieve the unpleasant [[memories]] of the previous day. The following morning young [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] took [[Jesus]] in hand, and they began a [[systematic]] [[exploration]] of [[Jerusalem]] and its environs. Before the day was over, [[Jesus]] discovered the various places about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Temple the temple] where [[teaching]] and question conferences were in [[progress]]; and aside from a few visits to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadosh_Hakadashim holy of holies] to gaze in [[wonder]] as to what really was behind the veil of separation, he spent most of his time about the [[temple]] at these teaching conferences.

125:2.6 Throughout the [[Passover]] week, [[Jesus]] kept his place among the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah new sons of the commandment], and this meant that he must seat himself outside the rail which [[segregated]] all persons who were not full [[citizens]] of [[Israel]]. Being thus made [[conscious]] of his [[youth]], he refrained from asking the many questions which surged back and forth in his [[mind]]; at least he refrained until the [[Passover]] celebration had ended and these restrictions on the newly [[consecrated]] [[youths]] were lifted.

125:2.6 Throughout the [[Passover]] week, [[Jesus]] kept his place among the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah new sons of the commandment], and this meant that he must seat himself outside the rail which [[segregated]] all persons who were not full [[citizens]] of [[Israel]]. Being thus made [[conscious]] of his [[youth]], he refrained from asking the many questions which surged back and forth in his [[mind]]; at least he refrained until the [[Passover]] celebration had ended and these restrictions on the newly [[consecrated]] [[youths]] were lifted.

125:2.7 On Wednesday of the [[Passover]] week, Jesus was [[permitted]] to go [[home]] with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] to spend the night at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. This evening, Lazarus, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard [[Jesus]] [[discuss]] things [[temporal]] and [[eternal]], [[human]] and [[divine]], and from that night on they all three [[loved]] him as if he had been their own [[brother]].

125:2.7 On Wednesday of the [[Passover]] week, Jesus was [[permitted]] to go [[home]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] to spend the night at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany_(Biblical_village) Bethany]. This evening, Lazarus, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha Martha], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_of_Bethany Mary] heard [[Jesus]] [[discuss]] things [[temporal]] and [[eternal]], [[human]] and [[divine]], and from that night on they all three [[loved]] him as if he had been their own [[brother]].

125:2.8 By the end of the week, [[Jesus]] saw less of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] since he was not eligible for admission to even the outer circle of the [[temple]] [[discussions]], though he attended some of the [[public]] talks delivered in the outer [[courts]]. Lazarus was the same age as Jesus, but in [[Jerusalem]] [[youths]] were seldom admitted to the [[consecration]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah sons of the law] until they were a full thirteen years of age.

125:2.8 By the end of the week, [[Jesus]] saw less of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus Lazarus] since he was not eligible for admission to even the outer circle of the [[temple]] [[discussions]], though he attended some of the [[public]] talks delivered in the outer [[courts]]. Lazarus was the same age as Jesus, but in [[Jerusalem]] [[youths]] were seldom admitted to the [[consecration]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Mitzvah sons of the law] until they were a full thirteen years of age.

125:2.9 Again and again, during the [[Passover]] week, his [[parents]] would find [[Jesus]] sitting off by himself with his [[youthful]] head in his hands, [[profoundly]] [[thinking]]. They had never seen him behave like this, and not knowing how much he was [[confused]] in [[mind]] and troubled in [[spirit]] by the [[experience]] through which he was passing, they were sorely [[perplexed]]; they did not know what to do. They welcomed the passing of the days of the [[Passover]] week and longed to have their strangely acting son safely back in [[Nazareth]].

125:2.9 Again and again, during the [[Passover]] week, his [[parents]] would find [[Jesus]] sitting off by himself with his [[youthful]] head in his hands, [[profoundly]] [[thinking]]. They had never seen him behave like this, and not knowing how much he was [[confused]] in [[mind]] and troubled in [[spirit]] by the [[experience]] through which he was passing, they were sorely [[perplexed]]; they did not know what to do. They welcomed the passing of the days of the [[Passover]] week and longed to have their strangely acting son safely back in [[Nazareth]].

125:2.10 Day by day [[Jesus]] was [[thinking]] through his [[problems]]. By the end of the week he had made many [[adjustments]]; but when the time came to return to [[Nazareth]], his [[youthful]] [[mind]] was still swarming with [[perplexities]] and beset by a host of unanswered questions and unsolved problems.

125:2.10 Day by day [[Jesus]] was [[thinking]] through his [[problems]]. By the end of the week he had made many [[adjustments]]; but when the time came to return to [[Nazareth]], his [[youthful]] [[mind]] was still swarming with [[perplexities]] and beset by a host of unanswered questions and unsolved problems.

125:2.11 Before [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_122#122:1._JOSEPH_AND_MARY Joseph and Mary] left [[Jerusalem]], in company with [[Jesus]]' [[Nazareth]] teacher they made definite arrangements for Jesus to return when he reached the age of fifteen to begin his long [[course]] of [[study]] in one of the best-known [[academies]] of the [[rabbis]]. [[Jesus]] accompanied his [[parents]] and teacher on their visits to the [[school]], but they were all distressed to [[observe]] how indifferent he seemed to all they said and did. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] was deeply pained at his [[reactions]] to the [[Jerusalem]] visit, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph] was [[profoundly]] [[perplexed]] at the lad's strange remarks and unusual [[conduct]].

125:2.11 Before [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_122#122:1._JOSEPH_AND_MARY Joseph and Mary] left [[Jerusalem]], in company with [[Jesus]]' [[Nazareth]] teacher they made definite arrangements for Jesus to return when he reached the age of fifteen to begin his long [[course]] of [[study]] in one of the best-known [[academies]] of the [[rabbis]]. [[Jesus]] accompanied his [[parents]] and teacher on their visits to the [[school]], but they were all distressed to [[observe]] how indifferent he seemed to all they said and did. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) Mary] was deeply pained at his [[reactions]] to the [[Jerusalem]] visit, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph] was [[profoundly]] [[perplexed]] at the lad's strange remarks and unusual [[conduct]].

125:2.12 After all, [[Passover]] week had been a great [[event]] in [[Jesus]]' life. He had enjoyed the [[opportunity]] of meeting scores of boys about his own age, fellow [[candidates]] for the [[consecration]], and he utilized such [[contacts]] as a means of learning how people lived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkestan Turkestan], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthia Parthia], as well as in the Far-Western provinces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Rome]. He was already fairly conversant with the way in which the [[youth]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt Egypt] and other regions near [[Palestine]] grew up. There were thousands of young people in [[Jerusalem]] at this time, and the [[Nazareth]] lad personally met, and more or less extensively interviewed, more than one hundred and fifty. He was particularly interested in those who hailed from the [[Orient|Far-Eastern]] and the remote [[Occident|Western countries]]. As a result of these [[contacts]] the lad began to entertain a [[desire]] to [[travel]] about the world for the [[purpose]] of learning how the various [[groups]] of his fellow men toiled for their [[livelihood]].

125:2.12 After all, [[Passover]] week had been a great [[event]] in [[Jesus]]' life. He had enjoyed the [[opportunity]] of meeting scores of boys about his own age, fellow [[candidates]] for the [[consecration]], and he utilized such [[contacts]] as a means of learning how people lived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkestan Turkestan], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthia Parthia], as well as in the Far-Western provinces of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Rome]. He was already fairly conversant with the way in which the [[youth]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt Egypt] and other regions near [[Palestine]] grew up. There were thousands of young people in [[Jerusalem]] at this time, and the [[Nazareth]] lad personally met, and more or less extensively interviewed, more than one hundred and fifty. He was particularly interested in those who hailed from the [[Orient|Far-Eastern]] and the remote [[Occident|Western countries]]. As a result of these [[contacts]] the lad began to entertain a [[desire]] to [[travel]] about the world for the [[purpose]] of learning how the various [[groups]] of his fellow men toiled for their [[livelihood]].

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