Unchosen Temples

by Peter J. Leithart

We are all fanatics—all worshipers at temples. Continue Reading »

25 May 2016

Kings and the Land

by Peter J. Leithart

The three prohibitions on Israelite kingship preserved the land from defilement. Continue Reading »

28 Jan 2016

In the Midst of Angels

by Peter J. Leithart

God makes room in the midst of angelic hosts for his prophet. Continue Reading »

14 May 2015

First Resurrection, Second Resurrection

by Peter J. Leithart

The first and second resurrections of Elijah. Continue Reading »

4 Apr 2015

New Moses

by Peter J. Leithart

Elijah, a new Moses. Continue Reading »

24 Mar 2015

Lion Tribes

by Peter J. Leithart

Under Solomon, all Israel is incorporated into the leonine tribe. Continue Reading »

19 Feb 2015

Forgiveness

by Peter J. Leithart

Solomon prays that prayers for forgiveness will be heard. Continue Reading »

11 Feb 2015

At Gihon

by Peter J. Leithart

Crowned at a spring, Solomon is a spring, flowing out to water his people. Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2014

Esau and Jacob Redux

by Peter J. Leithart

Nathan and Bathsheba re-enact the Esau-Jacob story with David. Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2014

Of Mules and Kings

by Peter J. Leithart

Solomon rides to his coronation on a mule. Why? Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2014