Biblical symbol
Pentecost
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Pentecost is the fiftieth-day feast that became, in Acts 2, the setting for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of Spirit-empowered witness.
Pentecost symbolizes harvest, Torah memory, Spirit outpouring, and public witness.
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- Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge, Serpent, Temple
Pentecost symbolizes harvest, Torah memory, Spirit outpouring, and public witness.
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The story behind Pentecost
Christian liturgy celebrates Pentecost as the gift of the Spirit and the beginning of the church public mission.
The spiritual meaning of Pentecost
Spiritually, Pentecost asks whether power becomes witness, unity, and courage.
Pentecost in the Bible
Pentecost is linked to the Feast of Weeks in Jewish tradition, and Acts presents the Spirit coming on that day.
Why Pentecost matters
Pentecost matters because Christian mission begins in a feast setting where many languages hear God mighty works.
Where readings of Pentecost go wrong
A common error is to reduce Pentecost to emotional spectacle or one denominational style.
Sources and editorial method
This entry summarizes the tradition in the Almanac's own words; where no source is listed, it is an editorial summary rather than a primary text, and symbolic readings are named as the tradition's, not as fact.
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- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Biblical Symbolism
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is the fiftieth-day feast that became, in Acts 2, the setting for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of Spirit-empowered witness.
Where does Pentecost come from?
Christian liturgy celebrates Pentecost as the gift of the Spirit and the beginning of the church public mission.
What does Pentecost mean spiritually?
Spiritually, Pentecost asks whether power becomes witness, unity, and courage.
What does the Bible say about Pentecost?
Pentecost is linked to the Feast of Weeks in Jewish tradition, and Acts presents the Spirit coming on that day.
What do people get wrong about Pentecost?
A common error is to reduce Pentecost to emotional spectacle or one denominational style.
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