Symbolic Representations of Sheep and Goats in the Bible

Exploration of the symbolic associations of sheep with heaven and goats with hell in the Byzantine rite of the Orthodox Church, as seen in St. Matthew's account of the Last Judgment. Discussion on the symbolism of sheep representing freedom from sin and goats linked to sin and atonement, with a focus on the parallels between the Day of Atonement ritual and Christ's crucifixion.