William Whiston

The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one but hath descended all along from the priests; and as nobility among several people is of a different origin so with us to be of the sacerdotal dignity is an indication of the splendor of a family. Now I am not only sprung from a sacerdotal...

Turn to a foundational ancient account for historical background on the rituals and people at the heart of Jewish festival traditions.