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The
Shofar is the ritual instrument of the ancient and modern Hebrews, the
only Hebrew cultural instrument to have survived until now. Of martial
origin, the shofar was a priestly instrument in Biblical times. Two
different forms of shofar were used in the Temple: one made of ibex
horn, its bell ornamented with gold, was sounded at New Year and
during the Yovel Days; one made of ram's horn, with silver
ornamentation, was sounded on fast days.
The shofar could be used to call the assembly (Qahal or Synagogue) in
the wilderness. However, the ALARM could not be blown which included
"making a joyful noise before the Lord." This was not musical worship
but the universal warrior's cry that their god was superior. |
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