Ancient Jewish prayer books reveal a surprising truth: the *musaf* Amidah's heavy focus on Temple sacrifices may stem from later pious misinterpretation rather than original intent. Through analysis of Talmudic and Mishnaic sources, including both Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmuds, early *siddurim*, and liturgical commentaries, this research traces how the *musaf* prayer evolved from its earliest mentions to its current form. The investigation uncovers three distinct historical layers of textual additions, beginning with Rabbi Yossi's brief liturgical innovation and gradually expanding to incorporate extensive sacrificial themes. Most significantly, the earliest *musaf* prayers, particularly those within the *maamadot* system, operated independently of sacrificial parallels. These findings open three viable paths for contemporary practice: reimagining *musaf* as a solar noon prayer connecting worship to natural cycles, incorporating themes from *Parashat Haazinu* focused on repentance and covenant renewal, or emphasizing personal liturgical innovation as modeled in early rabbinic sources. Such historically-grounded approaches offer meaningful ways to engage with *musaf* worship beyond traditional sacrificial restoration theology.