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	~~'''Showbread''' (also known as the '''~~Bread ~~of the Presence''') was a type of bread that was always present~~ on a ~~specially dedicated~~ table, in the [[Temple in Jerusalem]] in ancient [[Judaism]]. This bread, which was replaced every [[Sabbath]], was seen as a perpetual offering. It consisted of twelve loaves, symbolizing the twelve tribes of [[Israel]]. The bread was made of fine flour and was baked with leaven.		{{Short description\|Bread placed on a special table in the Temple in Jerusalem}}

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Temple_showbread.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Showbread as depicted in a model of the Temple]]

	~~The tradition~~ of ~~Showbread is rooted~~ in the [[~~Bible~~]]~~, specifically in~~ the [[~~Book of Exodus~~]] and [[~~Leviticus~~]]~~. According to these texts~~, the ~~Showbread was to be placed on the golden table in the~~ [[~~Tabernacle~~]] by [[~~Aaron~~]] ~~and his sons, and eaten by them in the Holy Place, as it was considered a most holy part of their regular share of the offerings~~.		'''Showbread''', also known as '''shewbread''' or '''bread of the Presence''', refers to the twelve loaves of bread that were placed on a special table in the [[Temple in Jerusalem]]. These loaves were an important part of the [[ritual]]s and [[ceremonies]] conducted in the Temple, symbolizing the covenant between [[God]] and the [[Israelites]].

	== ~~Preparation and Use~~ ==		==Description==
			The showbread consisted of twelve loaves made from fine flour, arranged in two rows or piles on a table made of [[acacia wood]] and overlaid with [[gold]]. Each loaf represented one of the [[Twelve Tribes of Israel]]. The bread was baked fresh every [[Sabbath]] and placed on the table, where it remained for a week before being replaced with new loaves.

	The ~~Showbread~~ was ~~prepared with fine flour~~, ~~and each loaf~~ was ~~to be the same size~~ and ~~shape. The bread~~ was ~~baked on~~ the [[~~Sabbath~~]]~~, and placed on~~ the ~~table on the following day~~. The ~~loaves were arranged in two stacks~~ of ~~six, with pure frankincense placed~~ on ~~each stack. The frankincense~~ was ~~later burned as~~ a ~~memorial portion~~.		==Ritual Significance==
			The showbread was a perpetual offering, signifying the continuous presence of God among the people of Israel. It was considered holy and was eaten only by the [[priests]] in the [[sanctuary]] after being replaced. The act of placing the bread on the table was a reminder of the [[manna]] that sustained the Israelites during their [[Exodus]] from [[Egypt]].

	The ~~Showbread~~ was ~~to be eaten~~ by the ~~priests alone, in a holy place, as it was considered a part~~ of the ~~most holy offerings~~. ~~When~~ the ~~bread was removed to be eaten~~, ~~it was replaced~~ with ~~fresh bread~~. ~~This ensured that the presence of~~ the ~~bread~~ on the table ~~was continuous~~.		==Preparation and Placement==
			The preparation of the showbread was a meticulous process, carried out by the [[Levites]] under the supervision of the [[High Priest]]. The loaves were made from the finest wheat flour, mixed with water, and baked in a special oven. Once baked, the loaves were placed on the table in the [[Holy Place]], along with [[frankincense]] as a memorial portion.

	== ~~Symbolism~~ ==		==Historical Context==
			The practice of placing showbread in the Temple dates back to the time of [[Moses]], as described in the [[Book of Exodus]]. It continued through the period of the [[First Temple]] and the [[Second Temple]], until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. The showbread was part of the broader system of [[sacrifices]] and offerings that formed the core of [[ancient Israelite religion]].

	The ~~Showbread is seen as a symbol of~~ God's ~~everlasting covenant~~ with the ~~Israelites~~. The twelve loaves ~~represent~~ the ~~twelve tribes of Israel,~~ and ~~the continuous presence~~ of the ~~bread signifies God's unending provision for his people~~.		==Symbolism==
			The showbread symbolized God's provision and sustenance for the people of Israel. It also represented the idea of [[hospitality]] and fellowship with God, as the bread was considered a divine meal shared between God and the priests. The twelve loaves served as a constant reminder of the unity and collective responsibility of the twelve tribes.

	== ~~In Christianity~~ ==		==Related pages==

	In [[Christianity]], the Showbread is seen as a foreshadowing of the [[Eucharist]], where bread is used to represent the body of [[Jesus Christ]]. Some Christian traditions also see the twelve loaves as representing the twelve apostles.

	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Tabernacle]]
	* [[Temple in Jerusalem]]		* [[Temple in Jerusalem]]
	* [[~~Sabbath in Judaism~~]]		* [[Twelve Tribes of Israel]]
	* [[~~Eucharist~~]]		* [[High Priest of Israel]]
			* [[Levites]]
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'''Showbread''' (also known as the '''Bread of the Presence''') was a type of bread that was always present on a specially dedicated table, in the [[Temple in Jerusalem]] in ancient [[Judaism]]. This bread, which was replaced every [[Sabbath]], was seen as a perpetual offering. It consisted of twelve loaves, symbolizing the twelve tribes of [[Israel]]. The bread was made of fine flour and was baked with leaven.

== History ==

The tradition of Showbread is rooted in the [[Bible]], specifically in the [[Book of Exodus]] and [[Leviticus]]. According to these texts, the Showbread was to be placed on the golden table in the [[Tabernacle]] by [[Aaron]] and his sons, and eaten by them in the Holy Place, as it was considered a most holy part of their regular share of the offerings.

== Preparation and Use ==

The Showbread was prepared with fine flour, and each loaf was to be the same size and shape. The bread was baked on the [[Sabbath]], and placed on the table on the following day. The loaves were arranged in two stacks of six, with pure frankincense placed on each stack. The frankincense was later burned as a memorial portion.

The Showbread was to be eaten by the priests alone, in a holy place, as it was considered a part of the most holy offerings. When the bread was removed to be eaten, it was replaced with fresh bread. This ensured that the presence of the bread on the table was continuous.

== Symbolism ==

The Showbread is seen as a symbol of God's everlasting covenant with the Israelites. The twelve loaves represent the twelve tribes of Israel, and the continuous presence of the bread signifies God's unending provision for his people.

== In Christianity ==

In [[Christianity]], the Showbread is seen as a foreshadowing of the [[Eucharist]], where bread is used to represent the body of [[Jesus Christ]]. Some Christian traditions also see the twelve loaves as representing the twelve apostles.

== See also ==
* [[Tabernacle]]
* [[Temple in Jerusalem]]
* [[Sabbath in Judaism]]
* [[Eucharist]]

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