Who shall ascend the mountain of the Lord? : a biblical theology of the Book of Leviticus / L. Michael Morales.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morales, L. Michael, author.

Series:

New studies in biblical theology (InterVarsity Press) ; 37.

New Studies in Biblical Theology ; 37

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Leviticus--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (354 p.)

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic : Apollos, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Reformation 21's End of Year Review of Books Preaching's Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference "Who shall ascend the mountain of the LORD?" -Psalm 24: 3 In many ways, this is the fundamental question of Old Testament Israel's cult-and, indeed, of life itself. How can creatures made from dust become members of God's household "forever"? The question of ascending God's mountain to his house was likely recited by pilgrims on approaching the temple on Mount Zion during the annual festivals. This entrance liturgy runs as an undercurrent throughout the Pentateuch and is at the heart of its central book, Leviticus. Its dominating concern, as well as that of the rest of the Bible, is the way in which humanity may come to dwell with God. Israel's deepest hope was not merely a liturgical question, but a historical quest. Under the Mosaic covenant, the way opened up by God was through the Levitical cult of the tabernacle and later temple, its priesthood and rituals. The advent of Christ would open up a new and living way into the house of God-indeed, that was the goal of his taking our humanity upon himself, his suffering, his resurrection and ascension. In this stimulating volume in the New Studies in Biblical Theology, Michael Morales explores the narrative context, literary structure and theology of Leviticus. He follows its dramatic movement, examines the tabernacle cult and the Day of Atonement, and tracks the development from Sinai?s tabernacle to Zion's temple-and from the earthly to the heavenly Mount Zion in the New Testament. He shows how life with God in the house of God was the original goal of the creation of the cosmos, and became the goal of redemption and the new creation. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.

Contents:

Cover; Short Title Page; Title Page; Contents; Copyright Page; Series preface; Author's preface; Abbreviations; Prologue: The glory of God's house: the lampstand and the table of the Presence; Chapter One: Leviticus within the Pentateuch: a theological structure; Introduction; The structure of the Pentateuch; The centre of the Pentateuch: Leviticus; The centre of Leviticus: day of Atonement; A sacred journey to YHWH's abode; Conclusion; Chapter Two: Longing for Eden: Genesis, the narrative context of Leviticus; Created to dwell in God's house: the Pentateuch's prologue

God's house: parallels between the cosmos and the tabernacleThe Sabbath day: humanity's chief end; Deepening exile from the presence of God: the Pentateuch's plot; The primeval age, from Eden to Babylonian exile: Genesis 2 - 11; Eden, mountain of God in the beginning; Exiled from Eden; Further east of Eden; The waters of chaos; Ararat, mountain of God at the new beginning; Ziggurat of Babylon, city of man as mountain of God; Excursus: cultic theology in the primeval history; The patriarchal history, from Canaan to Egyptian exile: Genesis 12 - 50

Chapter Three: Returning to Eden: Exodus, the narrative context of LeviticusRedeemed through the waters: Exod. 1:1 - 15:21; Redemption and the knowledge of YHWH; Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; The goal of redemption; Deliverance for the sake of worship; The song at the sea; Cosmogonic pattern; Brought to the mountain of God: Exod. 15:22 - 24:18; Sinai, mountain of God in the wilderness, at Israel's beginning; Who shall ascend the mountain of YHWH?; Moses the mediator; Tabernacle, life with God: Exod. 25 - 40; Constructing the house of God; The tabernacle as cultic mountain of God

The tabernacle as a return to EdenThe tabernacle as heart of the covenant; Conclusion; A crisis introduced; Chapter Four: Approaching the house of God: the dramatic movement of Leviticus 1 - 10; Introduction; The narrative drama from Leviticus 1 to 10; Understanding the sacrificial cultus (Lev. 1 - 8); The order and theology of sacrifice; The cultic journey: ascent into the presence of God; The presentation rite; The hand-leaning rite; The slaughter rite; The blood-manipulation rite; The burning rite; The communion rite; The benediction; Conclusion; The daily service

Another crisis introducedChapter Five: Cleansing the house of God: the dramatic movement of Leviticus 11 - 16; Introduction; The narrative drama from Leviticus 11 to 16; Summary; Understanding the laws on clean and unclean (Lev. 11 - 15); Life and death; God's holiness and sin's pollution; Israel and the nations; Clean and unclean within the cultic system; Leviticus 16: the Day of Atonement; Cleansing God's house; Approaching the divine presence; Entering Eden; Tabernacle as cultic mountain of God; High priest as cultic Adam; The gate liturgy: Day of Atonement as garden of Eden entry

The expulsion of the live goat

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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ISBN:

9780830899869

0830899863