Historical evidence suggests that the practice of observing a lunar Sabbath, a Sabbath on every 7th day of the lunar month, originated from Babylon. The Babylonians, who had a lunisolar calendar, began each month with the sighting of a new crescent moon at sunset. They celebrated every seventh day as a holy day, also known as an “evil day,” which meant it was unsuitable for certain activities. On these days, officials were restricted from various activities, and common men were forbidden to make a wish. At least the 28th day was known as a “rest-day”.
On each of these days, offerings were made to a different god and goddess, apparently at nightfall to avoid the prohibitions. The deities worshipped included Marduk and Ishtar on the 7th day, Ninlil and Nergal on the 14th, Sin and Shamash on the 21st, and Enki and Mah on the 28th. Tablets from the 6th century BC, during the reigns of Cyrus the Great and Cambyses II, indicate these dates were sometimes approximate. The lunation of 29 or 30 days basically contained three seven-day weeks, and a final week of eight or nine days inclusive, breaking the continuous seven-day cycle.
In contrast, among the Jews, the seven-day week was reckoned independently of the moon. This difference suggests that the lunar Sabbath has more in common with Babylonian paganism than it does with the Bible. Therefore, anyone who wishes to observe the biblical Sabbath should be aware of this potential confusion.
It’s important to note that the lunar Sabbath is not biblical. If you’ve been observing a lunar Sabbath, it may be time to reconsider this practice in light of its pagan origins. The truth is that the lunar Sabbath actually comes from Babylon, not from the biblical tradition. This fact is something that lunar Sabbatarians may not want to admit or want you to know.
The Jewish people were held in Babylon for either about 70 years, depending on the exact source and the start date of the captivity, which is said to have occurred either in 586 BCE or 597 BCE. Their captivity ended when the Persian King Cyrus the Great allowed them to return to Jerusalem in 538 BCE.
In conclusion, the historical evidence clearly shows that the lunar Sabbath is not biblical but Babylonian in origin. This understanding is crucial for anyone seeking to follow biblical teachings faithfully. It’s always important to discern the origins and implications of religious practices to ensure they align with one’s faith commitments.
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