The Message of Leviticus: Free to Be Holy (Bible Speaks Today)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.78 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830824316 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 329 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Free to Be Holy" according to Zecheriah. Tidball brings the various theories and interpretations together in a helpful and applicable manner. Tidball's commentary is one of the few recent commentaries on Leviticus to draw together both edges of the hermeneutical horizon (what it meant and what it means). This book will be a great asset to anyone's library who wishes to understand the book of Leviticus.. bb said Review of "Leviticus" from BST series.. This is an excellent addition to the BST series. The relationship between God and the Israelites is explaining clearly and points to the need for Christians to take that relationship into account as we submit to God.. "10" according to Rusell E. Miller. 5 stars are not enoughneed at least 10 for this author Great work. Looking forward to more of his work
Here is a definitive presentation of what life as the people of God was to be like: the civic, cultic, religious, moral, legal, family and ritual expectations of the covenant community. Derek Tidball explores the picture in Leviticus of Israel being brought together under the law of Moses. Jesus and his hearers knew Leviticus well and took its teachings to heart. The documentary hypothesis that reigned supreme over Pentateuchal studies for most of the twentieth century undercut the internal coherence of Leviticus that swayed the Jews of the New Testament period, speculating that rather than originating with Moses, Leviticus was the nostalgic revisionist history of Judaic reformers in exile. But more recently, such theories have fallen from favor, and Leviticus is being reconsidered for its historical representation of the ancient and foundational era of the Jews. Yet Leviticus was the first priority in Jewish instruction of the law of Moses. In accessible prose, Tidball reveals the message brought to the Jews by Leviticus in their day, making room for us to grasp its message to us in our day.. For most Christians today, there is no message of Levit
His books include The Reality of Christ: The Message of Colossians for Today, Skillful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology, and commentaries in the Bible Speaks Today Series. In addition, he is series editor for the Bible Speaks Today Bible Themes Series. About the Author Derek Tidball is visiting scholar at Spurgeon's College, London. Previously he served as principal of the London School of Theology where he lectured in pastoral theology.
Previously he served as principal of the London School of Theology where he lectured in pastoral theology. In addition, he is series editor for the Bible Speaks Today Bible Themes Series. Derek Tidball is visiting scholar at Spurgeon's College, London. His books include The Reality of Christ: The Message of Colossians for Today, Skillful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology, and commentaries in the Bible Speaks Today Series.