Immanuel in Our Place

by Longman, Tremper, III

• ISBN13: 9780875526515
• ISBN10: 0875526519
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co

Summary

This book provides fascinating insights into the Old Testament tabernacle and temple, the priesthood, the sacrifices, and festivals. More than that, it shows how Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament sacred space, sacred acts, sacred persons, and sacred time. An aid to pastors, teachers, and lay people in teaching and reading the Old Testament, this work will enrich our understanding of Christ and deepen our worship.

Author Biography

Tremper Longman III (M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Yale University) is professor of biblical studies at Westmont College

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Sacred Space	p. 1
Paradise Gained and Lost: Sacred Space from the Beginning	p. 3
Altars: Occasional Testimonies to Sacred Space	p. 15
The Tabernacle of Moses: Sacred Space for the Long Haul	p. 25
Solomon's Temple: Sacred Space Settled in the Land	p. 39
The Furniture of the Sanctuary: An Inside Look at Sacred Space	p. 49
The Coming of Immanuel: Where Do Christians Find Holy Space?	p. 63
Sacred Acts	p. 75
The 'olah: The Whole Burnt Offering	p. 77
The Minhah and Shelamim: Tribute and Fellowship Offerings	p. 85
The Hattat and Asham: Sin and Guilt Offerings	p. 93
Christ: The Once-and-for-All Sacrifice!	p. 103
Sacred People	p. 117
The Rise of the Priesthood	p. 119
Levites and the Priestly Life Style	p. 131
Priestly Service: God's Bodyguards	p. 139
Jesus, the Ultimate Priest	p. 151
Sacred Time	p. 161
The Sabbath: The Focus of Sacred Time	p. 163
Christ and Sabbath: Sacred Time Reconfigured	p. 173
The Haggim (Pilgrimage Festivals): More on Sacred Time	p. 185
Festivals of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement: Very Special Sacred Times	p. 201
Purim: Latecomer to Sacred Time	p. 209
Postscript	p. 215
Notes	p. 217
Index of Scripture	p. 225
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