The scientific name of wheat is Triticum aestivum. In ancient Israel, wheat cultivation followed a seasonal agricultural cycle marked by the "early rains" in the fall and the "latter rains" in the spring. The wheat harvest typically occurred from late spring to early summer, around May to June. This agricultural practice was deeply intertwined with the Law of Israel, which provided guidelines and commandments that influenced farming activities, including the observance of sabbatical years and festivals like Shavuot, which celebrated the wheat harvest.
The Church at Pergamon is referenced in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Revelation, where it is noted for holding fast to the teachings despite being in a challenging environment. The Law of Israel, with its strict commandments and guidelines, can be seen as a precursor to the mantle of strict literalism adopted by the Church at Pergamon. This church was known for its adherence to literal interpretations of scripture, reflecting a commitment to maintaining doctrinal purity and resisting external influences. The connection is further emphasised by the symbolic reference to wheat in Revelation 2:12, which ties back to the Law of Israel and its agricultural laws.
Pergamum, a church that remained true to the faith despite living where Satan's throne is, yet tolerated false teachings. This is a call for discernment and the courage to uphold truth in a world rife with deception and moral relativism. It's about offering the 'truth' in a world that often offers 'convenience'.
graph TD
A[Wheat, law of Israel] -->|Rev 2:12 - Pergamon| Pergamon
B[Scientific Name: Triticum aestivum]
A --> B
Scientific name: Triticum aestivum.
Wheat Kernel and the Law of Israel
Pergamon, the third of seven communities mentioned in Rev 2-3 whose guardian angel Entolas stood against the doctrinal errors that plagued the first and subsequent centuries within the City of faith allowing the NT ecclesia to recover stability and flight controls over the millennia down to present day orthodoxy by preserving inerrancy as a principal tenet of faith without which “the people perish” (Prov 29:18) but happy is he who keeps the law. Thus is fulfilled the mandate in Malachi 4:4 to “remember the law of Moses” with attendant benefits (see verses 5 and 6) and gospel adjustments.