Leviticus by King Thomas J. King
Brand: The Foundry Publishing
Product Description
To be holy as God is holy is central to the theme of the book of Leviticus. Known for what scholars call the Holiness Code Leviticus is about conforming to Gods holy character which is relational. Gods people are called to holinessto restore relationships with God and others through sacrifices maintain their relationship with God through impurity laws and express relational holiness by actively loving God and neighbor.Thomas Kings New Beacon Bible Commentary on this amazing book of the Bible not only covers the usual topicsauthorship composition and datebut also draws the reader into the world of a people called to be holy in the service of a holy God.The New Beacon Bible Commentary provides 21stcentury scholars pastors theological students and laity an academically competent readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition.Each volume features Contemporary Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological traditionConvenient introductory material for each book of the Bible which includes information on authorship date history audience sociologicalcultural issues purpose literary features theological themes hermaneutical issues and moreClear versebyverse explanations which offer a contemporary Wesleyanbased understanding derived from the original languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections which cover background elements behind the text versebyverse details and meanings found in the text significance relevance intertextuality and application from the text and moreHelpful sidebars which provide deeper insight into theolocial issues word meanings archeological connections historical relevance cultural YNbeaTo be holy as God is holy is show more
Condition : New
Author : King Thomas J. King
Weight : 510
Publisher : The Foundry Publishing
Language : English
EAN : 9780834131576
ISBN10 : 0834131579
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20151001
Place of Publication : Kansas City United States
Pagination : 288 Pages
Dimensions : 229 X 152