Sunriiiise. . . sunset. . . (feel free to sing along)

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All,

     Throughout the "three day, three night" thread, I keep hearing
that the Jewish day starts at sunset.  Up until now, I've always
thought it began at sunrise.  I'm still not convinced.  Exhibit A: 
Peter's drinking problem!

     According to Acts, on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came
down upon the gathered Christians, causing them to engage in behavior
best described as "goofy."  The bystanders apparently felt that the
cultists were drunk.  Peter responds with an alibi that appears flimsy
if I'm right, and utterly preposterous if I'm wrong:  "It is only the
third hour of the day."

     Now, I'm no expert on drinking, drunkenness, or alcohol in
general, but if the third hour of the day refers to three hours after
sunset (say 9-ish?) then intoxication becomes plausible.  However, if
Peter means the hour is 9 AM, then his proof of his own sobriety can
carry a bit of weight.

     Hey, Pete!  Let's go drink breakfast, shall we?





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