Ascent of the Lamb

by Peter J. Leithart

When the Lamb ascends, the singing starts. Continue Reading »

12 Jun 2015

Transcending Agricultural Time

by Peter J. Leithart

Is it a problem that we can eat fruits out of season? Continue Reading »

10 Jun 2015

Thigh of the Peace Offering

by Peter J. Leithart

Priests eat the right thigh of the peace offering. Why? Continue Reading »

5 Feb 2015

In and Out

by Peter J. Leithart

The ritual chiasm of the purification offering indicates the movement of sin and impurity in the tabernacle. Continue Reading »

19 Dec 2014

Sharing death

by Peter J. Leithart

In temple worship, the worshiper “dies with” the sacrificed animal. Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2014

Rites of Access

by Peter J. Leithart

Rites of sacrifice and purification enable communion at a distance. Continue Reading »

27 Oct 2014

The Meaning of Sacrifice

by Peter J. Leithart

How and what does sacrifice “mean”? Continue Reading »

8 Oct 2014

Praxemics

by Peter J. Leithart

On the grammar of sacrificial actions. Continue Reading »

6 Oct 2014

Jugation and Hierarchy

by Peter J. Leithart

More on the “grammar” of sacrifice. Continue Reading »

1 Oct 2014

Animal Grammar

by Peter J. Leithart

On the “zoemes” of the language of sacrifice. Continue Reading »

29 Sep 2014