By Sword and Fire

by Peter J. Leithart

Some defilements cannot be cleansed by washing or sacrifice. They have to be purged otherwise. Continue Reading »

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Levitical Games

by Peter J. Leithart

Mary Douglas on the playfulness of Leviticus. Continue Reading »

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Priest to the Nations

by Peter J. Leithart

When the Lord restores Israel, he will renew Israel’s relation to the Gentiles. Continue Reading »

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Politics of Joy

by Peter J. Leithart

For Isaiah, joy is not an isolated emotional state. It’s a response to transformed social, economic, and political circumstances. Continue Reading »

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Wedding Priest

by Peter J. Leithart

In Isaiah 61, the bridegroom in the garden is dressed like a priest. And, um, like a bride. Continue Reading »

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Feeding the God

by Peter J. Leithart

Theories of sacrifice emphasize killing or festivity. Ancient Mesopotamian sacrifice emphasizes neither. Continue Reading »

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Who is like Michael?

by Peter J. Leithart

Michael and his angels have the advantage over the dragon and his angels. What makes the difference? Continue Reading »

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On Earth as in Heaven

by Peter J. Leithart

Michael casts the dragon from heaven (Revelation 12), but he’s still alive and well on planet earth. What now? Continue Reading »

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Economy of the Kingdom

by Peter J. Leithart

Economics is always magic. Continue Reading »

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Residual Extrinicism

by Peter J. Leithart

Despite its intentions, the revised natural-supernaturalism of Henri de Lubac retains an unfortunate residual extrinicism. Continue Reading »

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