Festivals & practices
Circumcision
The removal of the male foreskin, given in Genesis as the sign of the covenant with Abraham.
What it means
The removal of the male foreskin, given in Genesis as the sign of the covenant with Abraham.
Male descendants and males incorporated into Abraham’s household received the mark. It became a major sign of belonging to Israel.
How it appears in the Bible
Acts 15 records the early church’s debate over whether Gentile believers had to be circumcised, distinguishing their inclusion from full conversion to Jewish practice.