Wine at the Boundary

by Peter J. Leithart

Wine is the boundary marker between holy and common. Continue Reading »

8 Aug 2014

Ascent from the Sea

by Peter J. Leithart

Water is a means for ascent. Continue Reading »

19 Jun 2014

Son and Bride

by Peter J. Leithart

Sacrifice involves the transformation and ascent both of a “son” and a “bride.” Continue Reading »

9 Jun 2014

Sacrifice and imitatio Dei

by Peter J. Leithart

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

2 Jun 2014

Inner man, Inner sanctuary

by Peter J. Leithart

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

2 Jun 2014

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

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

Burning Offerings in Israel and Elsewhere

by Peter J. Leithart

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

31 May 2014

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 »

30 May 2014

Numerological Patterns in Leviticus

by Peter J. Leithart

Leviticus is packed with numerological patterns. Continue Reading »

30 May 2014