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Circumstance in Christian holy texts

2022
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Advisor: Doç. Dr. Hayreddin Kızıl

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It is believed that circumcision was originally a symbol of a covenant in Judaism between God and the Prophet Abraham. God promised Abraham that he would multiply his descendants. Therefore, he gave the seal of circumcision, which cannot be erased forever, both as a recognition and as a symbol of this treaty in the body. It is stated by the Jews that circumcision was first given to them by God and that this was a privilege. In Judaism, it is believed that all boys who are eight days old should be circumcised. Girls are excluded from this application. Just as Eve was created from a part of Adam and the woman became a part of the man, it has been stated that there is no need for circumcision for daughters as they are subject to either their father, husband or brother. In Judaism, circumcision is performed both because it is God's command and a religious command that should be done without question, and because it benefits the human body both medically and morally. It is believed that the special officer (mohel) who participates in this circumcision practice should meticulously perform the circumcision ritual. It is even stated that a non-Israeli person cannot be circumcised. Christianity originated in Jewish culture. Christians are circumcised like the Jews. Jesus Christ was also circumcised when he was eight days old. There is even no evidence that Jesus Christ explicitly forbade circumcision. Later, Paul added different meanings and interpretations to circumcision in Christianity. Paul removed the practice of circumcision from among them in order to spread Christianity to non-Jews. Christians, especially Paul, stated that the verses about circumcision in the Old Testament do not refer to circumcision in the body, and that the verses in the Old-New Testament point to spiritual circumcision. It is also stated that if a circumcised person has a bad heart, this circumcision will not benefit him. In fact, circumcision has been replaced by baptism. It is stated that just as baptism took the place of circumcision with the coming of Jesus Christ, baptism will also disappear with the second coming of Jesus Christ.

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Dr. Mehmet Nur Çalpan

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Mehmet Nur Çalpan (Master Thesis). Circumstance in Christian holy texts, 2022, Dicle University.

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