LähdeteoksetThe Liturgy of Creation
Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context
Michael LeFebvre
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Sivuja: 280
Kustantaja: IVP Academic, 2019
ISBN-13: 9780830852628
ISBN-10: 083085262X
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Kirjan takakannesta:
Holidays today are often established by legislation, and calendars are published on paper and smart phones. But how were holidays chosen and taught in biblical Israel? And what might these holidays have to do with the creation narrative?
In this book, Michael LeFebvre considers the calendars of the Pentateuch with their basis in the heavenly lights and the land's agricultural cadences. He argues that dates were added to Old Testament narratives not as journalistic details but to teach sacred rhythms of labor and worship. LeFebvre then applies this insight to the creation week, finding that the days of creation also serve a liturgical purpose and not a scientific one.
The Liturgy of Creation restores emphasis on the religious function of the creation week as a guide for Sabbath worship. Scholars, students, and church members alike will appreciate LeFebvre's careful scholarship and pastoral sensibilities.
Essential reading for all serious students of the Old Testament.
Academically responsible and creative and... at the same time readable and clear for the intelligent layperson.
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Psalmeihin ja Vanhan testamentin lakiin erikoistunut tri Michael LeFebvre (Aberdeen University) toimii pastorina ja Vanhan testamentin apulaisprofessorina (Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary). Hän on kirjoittanut artikkeleita Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law -teokseen.
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