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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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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