聖書におけるパン種：その聖書的象徴

What is the biblical symbolism of yeast?In biblical texts, yeast, more often referred to as leaven, is habitually used as a symbol with rich and varied meanings, cast in roles that span both the Old and New Testaments. Its presence in these sacred chronicles reflects not only its practical significance in the livelihoods of ancient peoples, but also its powerful metaphorical opportunities for spiritual exegesis. In the Old Testament, one could observe an association of yeast with impurity or corruption. Specifically, in the…