Published in 1979 as part of the new international commentary on the old testament series, this commentary has. In this excellent commentary on leviticus, gordon wenham takes with equal seriousness both the plain original meaning of the text and its. The book of leviticus the new international commentary on the old testament 9780340247983 by gordon j. The clear leader in the field is wenham whose volume is recommended by every commentator on the commentaries. Main the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament gordon j. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai. How many christians have purposed to read through the entire bible and made it through genesis and exodus only to get bogged down in this seemingly obscure collection of ceremonial laws and rituals. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness it appears to have nothing to say to twentyfirstcentury. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness it appears to have nothing to say to twenty. Keyword title author subject isbnissn all ishare libraries wheaton college only search options. See, also, the extensive discussion of the eschatological implications of jubilee in john e. It is the best book written on leviticus in many years and is a must for both pastors and scholars. The new international commentary on the old testament nicot leviticus used to be the first book that jewish children studied in the synagogue. Book of leviticus new international commentary on the old.
Leviticus used to be the first book that jewish children studied in the synagogue. Finally i should like to thank all those who have helped me in the composition of the commentary. The book of leviticus by gordon wenham the new international commentary on the old testament you will receive five copies of eleven lessons for this study. Buy a cheap copy of leviticus new international commentary. Wenham s study on the book of leviticus is a contribution to the new international commentary on the old testament. The book of leviticus, gordon wenham maranatha baptist seminary. As wenham has pointed out, leviticus is a book of laws set within a narrative framework 5 one of the frequently found phrases in the book of leviticus is, then the lord spoke to moses, saying, it is thus to be understood that this book, as a piece of. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness. It is the best book written on leviticus in many years and is a must for both pastor and scholar. The nicot commentary on leviticus may be his best work to date. New international commentary on the old testament nicot. Leviticus contains laws and priestly rituals, but in a wider sense is about the working out of gods covenant with israel set out in genesis and exodus what is seen in the. Jim rosscup of the masters seminary quotes dan phillips who says it is a sparkling, inviting and generally convincing effort at showing the modern meaning and relevance of leviticus, based on the legitimate and inherent meaning of the text.
Wenhams work is the finest lay commentary on leviticus to date. The hardcover of the the book of leviticus by gordon j. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825223 by gordon j. In pursuit of his second aim, to illumine the enduring theological value of leviticus, wenham discusses at the end of each section how the old testament passages relate to the new testament and to contemporary christianity. Maneuvering through levitical laws, bloodshed in joshua, or daniels apocalyptic visions, sincere readers often wonder what the old testament means and how it can be the word of god. Jun 04, 2015 wenham outlines four theological themes in the book of leviticus.
Under the heading the presence of god, wenham notes that gods presence with his people is an idea that is repeated numerous times in leviticus. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament by gordon j. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by gordon j. This summary of the book of leviticus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of leviticus. I truly have come to appreciate this book of the bible more than ever before. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of leviticus. This neglect is understandable, since leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant to. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament english edition ebook. Start by marking the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament as want to read. The book is generally considered to consist of two large sections, both of which contain several mitzvot the first part leviticus 116, and leviticus 27, constitutes the main portion of the priestly code, which describes the details of rituals, and of worship, as well as details of ritual cleanliness and uncleanliness. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament ebook. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wenham the book of leviticus the new international commentary on the old testament, 1979.
For many years he has been a tutor in old testament at trinity college, bristol, and serves as professor emeritus at the university of gloucestershire. He prefaces his theological remarks by noting a bit of historiography. The book of leviticus, gordon wenham maranatha baptist. Though now somewhat out of date, this is still my favourite commentary on leviticus. Under the heading the presence of god, wenham notes that gods presence with his people is an idea that is. Jun 25, 2008 for those who have struggled to understand the meaning and relevance of leviticus, a good commentary can shed a lot of light. This is an excellent book written in a very readable style. The book of leviticus the new international commentary on the. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations. Buy book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament by wenham, gordon john isbn. Wenham gordon wenham is a wellrespected, old testament scholar. Never been read before, no highlights or notes, perfect condition. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenham s commentary along the way, i. The book of leviticus the new international commentary on.
The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. Buy the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament series by gordon j wenham in hardback format at koorong 0802825222. Which surprised me since leviticus itself is, well, pretty dense. Wenham gives clear explanations to the five types of offerings. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness it appears to have nothing to say to twentyfirst. It is probably no exaggeration to say that among christians, the book of leviticus is one of the most neglected books in the bible. The following are what i believe to be the five most helpful commentaries on the book of leviticus. In this excellent commentary on leviticus, gordon wenham takes with equal seriousness both the plain original meaning of the text and its abiding theological value.
In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the bible that anyone looks. Wenham, the book of leviticus, the new international commentary on the old testament, ed. Mathison says this commentary is not only the best commentary on the book of leviticus, it is one of the best commentaries on any book of the bible that i have read. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomp. Wenham deftly explains rituals and customs that are difficult to understand.
Wenham and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Leviticus tells us about gods character and will, which found expression in his dealings with israel and in the laws he gave them 16. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament revised edition by gordon j. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament by wenham, gordon j. In this excellent commentary on leviticus, gordon wenham takes with equal seriousness both the plain original meaning of the text and its abiding theological. Click to read more about the book of leviticus by gordon j. To aid in reconstructing the original meaning of the text, wenham draws from studies of old testament ritual and sacrifice that compare and contrast biblical customs with the. It rests on solid scholarship and includes enough detail for all but the most serious specialist. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenham s commentary along the way, i must say i agree 100%. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament wenham, gordon j. The book of leviticus hardcover oct 5 1979 by gordon j. New international commentary on the old testament series editor. Because leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness it appears to have nothing to say to twentyfirstcentury christians.
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