Burning Offerings in Israel and Elsewhere

by Peter J. Leithart

Was the whole burnt offering peculiar to ancient Israel? Continue Reading »

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Blood and Water

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus’ side flows with blood and water. Why? Continue Reading »

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Table Among Enemies

by Peter J. Leithart

The Shepherd of Israel spreads a table for His people. Continue Reading »

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Heartless

by Peter J. Leithart

What happened to the hearts of sacrificial animals? Continue Reading »

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Peace System

by Peter J. Leithart

The Levitical system is a “sacrificial system,” which means it is a “peace system.” Not sacred violence but festivity is the keynote. Continue Reading »

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Numerological Patterns in Leviticus

by Peter J. Leithart

Leviticus is packed with numerological patterns. Continue Reading »

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Bloody Israel

by Peter J. Leithart

Mesopotamia and Semitic sacrifice differed regarding “blood consciousness.” Continue Reading »

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Nature and Grace in Genesis

by Peter J. Leithart

Genesis offers an alternative to traditional nature-grace schemes. Continue Reading »

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Dracophage

by Peter J. Leithart

Israel was prohibited from eating serpent-like creatures, but that ban was lifted. Why? Continue Reading »

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Get Me to the Church

by Peter J. Leithart

The Lord is a lover who entices Israel to the wilderness for a wedding feast. Continue Reading »

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