Noahroma

by Peter J. Leithart

In Hebrew, the phrase “soothing aroma” contains a pun on Noah’s name. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

How Sacrifices Stack Up

by Peter J. Leithart

On the altar, priests built little Edens, Sinais, and Adams out of animal parts. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

Fat

by Peter J. Leithart

Yahweh claims the fat of offerings. What is fat, and why does Yahweh want it? Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

Inner man, Inner sanctuary

by Peter J. Leithart

The inner sanctuary parallels the innermost parts of the human soul. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

Sacrifice and imitatio Dei

by Peter J. Leithart

Sacrifice is an imitation of the God who establishes order. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

Salvation and Mission

by Peter J. Leithart

To be saved is to be incorporated into a mission. Continue Reading »

2 Jun 2014 0

Burning Offerings in Israel and Elsewhere

by Peter J. Leithart

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

31 May 2014 0

Blood and Water

by Peter J. Leithart

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

31 May 2014 0

Table Among Enemies

by Peter J. Leithart

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

31 May 2014 0

Heartless

by Peter J. Leithart

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

31 May 2014 0