Leviticus (Otl) (American)

Brief Description: Leviticus offers many challenges for interpretation, not least of which are the sometimes arcane laws contained within the book. This new commentary by Old Testament scholar Erhard Gerstenberger provides a sure guide through the confusing text of Leviticus. Jacket Description/Back: Leviticus offers many challenges for interpretation, including the laws contained within the book, as well as questions of the book's origins and compilation. This new commentary by Old Testament scholar Erhard Gerstenberger provides a sure guide through the text of Leviticus and these questions. Gerstenberger understands that Leviticus is the product of an Israel reconstituted as a community of faith during the Persian period. The commentary provides suggestions regarding daily life questions on how one worships the one universal God within the local communities of congregation and family. In this interpretation, the book of Leviticus offers clear words of instruction to those throughout the world who would live faithfully for Israel's God. Brief Description: In this interpretation, the book of Leviticus offers clear words of instruction to those thoughout the world who would live faithfully for Israel's God. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [xi]-xiv) and index.

Contributor Bio:  Gerstenberger, Erhard S Erhard S. Gerstenberger is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Marburg University in Germany. His published works include "Theologies in the Old Testament" and "Yahweh the Patriarch: Ancient Images of God and Feminist Theology". Contributor Bio:  Stott, Douglas W Has translated numerous works in biblical studies and theology. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.