1. Question – a Reference Request

In view of the question : Luke 23:54 – How should "Sabbath Dawning" be Interpreted?

Whether or not Luke is stating that the Sabbath began at dawn, or not – it seems there should be evidence to support either view, so :

Up to, and including, the Second Period Temple, What are the earliest texts and evidences substantiating – that the Jewish Calendar day began at Sunset?

2. Evidences up to and including the the Second Temple Period :

So, not Chrysostom – who may have relied on Rabbinic/Pharasaic authority after the Sadducees had been removed:

Homilies on Matthew (Chrysostom 349-407 CE), Homily 81 – … he means the day before that feast; for they are accustomed always to reckon the day from the evening …;

Or, Scriptural Evidence:

If an answer appeals to a supposed “Plain Meaning of Scripture” and has to explain that “plain meaning” – then, it is not a plain meaning. If it is truly “Plain” – then just provide the text, without commentary, flow charts, calendar diagrams, slideshow presentations, etc.

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