Oblíquos

Oblíquos are a Judaic name for the Haftarah readings in the Jewish ritual of the Shabbat. The Haftarah is a selection of passages from the Hebrew Bible, including the Prophets and the Writings, which are read aloud in synagogues after the reading of the Torah. The word "oblíquos" is derived from the Hebrew word for "oblique" or "side", likely referring to the side section of the Prophets containing these readings.

The tradition of the Haftarah readings dates back to the period of the Babylonian exile, when Jewish communities outside of Jerusalem attempted to continue their communal worship in the absence of a central temple. As the determination of the Torah portions became more formalized over time, the Haftarah readings also became a more integral part of the Jewish worship service.

The Haftarah readings are usually chosen based on the Torah portion read that week. The selection is determined according to a variety of systems, with a corresponding Haftarah portion assigned to each Torah section. The system used to determine the Haftarah readings varies among different Jewish communities, with Ashkenazi and Sephardic traditions exhibiting differences in their selection systems.

Ultimately, the readings and passages chosen in the Haftarah portion are intended to convey a message, illustrate a concept, or draw parallels with the merked Torah passage. They also provide a source of guidance for communal and personal reflection, continuing a long tradition of study and discussion of Jewish scripture.