Topical Encyclopedia The term "Golden Number" is not directly found in the Bible, but it holds significance in the context of the ecclesiastical calendar, particularly in the calculation of Easter. The Golden Number is a part of the Metonic cycle, a 19-year cycle used to approximate the relationship between the lunar months and the solar year. This cycle is named after the ancient Greek astronomer Meton of Athens, who discovered that 19 solar years are almost equal to 235 lunar months.In the context of the Christian liturgical calendar, the Golden Number is used to determine the date of Easter, which is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The Golden Number helps in identifying the date of the Paschal Full Moon, which is crucial for setting the date of Easter each year. The Golden Number is calculated by taking the year in question and adding 1, then dividing by 19. The remainder of this division is the Golden Number for that year. If there is no remainder, the Golden Number is 19. For example, for the year 2023, the calculation would be (2023 + 1) ÷ 19, which gives a remainder of 10. Therefore, the Golden Number for 2023 is 10. The use of the Golden Number in the ecclesiastical calendar reflects the early Church's efforts to maintain a consistent and unified celebration of Easter. This was important for the unity of the Church and the commemoration of the central event of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Council of Nicaea in AD 325 played a significant role in establishing the method for calculating Easter, emphasizing the importance of a unified observance. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the Golden Number, the principles behind its use are rooted in the biblical narrative of the resurrection. The resurrection is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, as highlighted in passages such as 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 : "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." The Golden Number, therefore, serves as a tool to align the celebration of this pivotal event with the natural cycles of the moon and the sun, reflecting the order and precision of God's creation. It underscores the Church's commitment to honoring the resurrection in a manner that is both consistent and reflective of the divine order established by God. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Golden NumberGOLDEN NUMBER gold'-'-n num'-ber: Used in the regulation of the ecclesiastical calendar, in the "Metonic cycle" of 19 years, which almost exactly reconciles the natural month and the solar year. Library The Golden Eagle is Cut to Pieces. Herod's Barbarity when He was ... Athor, the Golden The Golden Age, 1572-1603. Who to the Golden Sun's Long Restless Race New York to California First Day in New York Arrival Book 11 Footnotes The Golden Decade, 346-356. The Golden Lampstand Resources What is the Golden Rule? | GotQuestions.orgHow should Christians react to "The Golden Compass" movie? | GotQuestions.org Why wasn't Aaron punished for making the golden calf? | GotQuestions.org Golden: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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