Targums are ancient Jewish writings. Today I learned that there are Targums linking the Passover and the almost sacrifice of Isaac. Targums were used in synagogue teaching. They were scripture mixed with commentaries, thus making the teachings more accessible to their hearers.
Targums are important because scholars can see how the history relates to their times. Sacrificial lambs were important in early Hebrew history. Hence Isaac was replaced by a lamb. Lambs were used in the Passover. Finally, we connect to the Lamb of God, Jesus.
