The book of leviticus the new international commentary on. Home commentaries adam clarke commentary leviticus. First, the book of leviticus is a book where god, as the holy authority over his people, is at the center. Exodus ended with the erection of the tabernacle and god appearing in a cloud over the tent. 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. Its the third book in the bible, and its often used as an example. The name leviticus was given to the third book of the pentateuch by the ancient greek translators because a good part of this book deals. An introduction and commentary tyndale old testament commentaries book 3. It is god that is the direct speaker in almost every page. This volume in the old testament library series focuses on the book of leviticus. An economic commentary on leviticus volume 1 gary north. The levites were principally charged with these institutions, both to do their part and to teach the people theirs.
Two birds the one to represent christ as dying for his sins, the other to represent him as rising again for his purification or justification. Jun 25, 2008 we often find ourselves asking about leviticus, what does this mean, and how is it relevant today. In this interview with historian and archeologist mark olly, we give our commentary on some of the finer points of leviticus, the third book of the old testa. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenhams commentary along the way, i must say i agree 100%. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old. The first five books of the bible are called the pentateuch, or the law, and are generally accepted as being written by moses. Leviticus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Leithart1 the book of leviticus, more than any other biblical book, has kept readers from getting to the biblical books that follow it. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. General the first of seven feasts of israel, listed in leviticus 23, is the passover. Duane lindsey adds that the book of leviticus was the first book studied by a jewish child. I like to find a passage in each book of the bible that sums up what that book is all about. A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825223 by gordon j.
All of us have heard preaching about christ being our passover. Wenham, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1979, 375 pp. Therefore jehovah speaks primarily out of the tabernacle of congregation in this book chap. Click the bible to visit the new being developed more resources, better tools and easier navigation. Duane lindsey, leviticus, in the bible knowledge commentary. Leviticus 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We turn to leviticus 19 to introduce us, not only to the complexities of studying this book but also to its evident themes. This is an excellent book written in a very readable style.
Book of leviticus overview insight for living ministries. Leviticus overview matthew henrys complete commentary. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. Long form audio commentary purchase audio download of the entire series a commentary on the book of leviticus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading leviticus. Wenham the book of leviticus the new international commentary on the old testament, 1979. Irving jensen the book of leviticus is gods manual for his people on how to approach him and. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by wenham, gordon j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Cedar seems to be chosen, to denote that the leper was now freed from. In leviticus the principles of approaching god are shown. The book of leviticus was the first book studied by a jewish child. The contributors are scholars of international standing. There is no book, in the whole compass of that inspired volume which the holy ghost has given us, that con tains more of the very words of god than leviticus. An introduction and commentary tyndale old testament commentaries book 3 kindle edition by sklar, jay. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7. The book of leviticus is a book of lawslaws given by god to the jewish people, gods chosen peoplea holy peoplethe covenant people.
Study leviticus 23 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Leviticus free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Commentary on the book of leviticus by matthew henry old. You could sum up the book of leviticus with gods repeated command. Leviticus used to be the first book jewish children studied in.
Leviticus is one of the least read and understood parts of scripture. Leviticus is a book about the rites of jewish liturgy. There is no book, in the whole compass of that inspired. Leviticus overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. Study leviticus 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
They remain at sinai through the book of leviticus. Leviticus commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Best commentaries and books on leviticus logos bible software. We often find ourselves asking about leviticus, what does this mean, and how is it relevant today.
Whether you are preparing to lead a small group, or study alone you will find many options open to you. Read leviticus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. For those who have struggled to understand the meaning and relevance of leviticus, a good commentary can shed a lot of light. New testament writers quote the book of leviticus over 15 times. In exodus god saved his people and formed an alliance with them. Top 5 commentaries on the book of leviticus ligonier ministries. The following are what i believe to be the five most helpful commentaries on the book of leviticus. In doing so, he not only shows how pervasive levitical ideas are in the new testament but also highlights in very practical ways the enduring claim of gods call to holiness on the lives of christians today. Leviticus overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of leviticus in easy english. The beauty of book by book is that it offers not only great biblical depth, but also flexibility of approach to study. Commentary on the holy book of leviticus written by dr. The story of leviticus picks up where exodus left off. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ive been fascinated with the book of the leviticus for 20 years. He demonstrates the logic of israels sacrificial system, the ethical dimensions of ancient worship, and the priestly forms of ritual. Best leviticus commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
In this book, aaron is consecrated as the high priest, but this is also the book in which god kills aarons sons. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of leviticus. It contains laws about worship in general and rules and customs on ceremonies in consecrations and sacrificial offerings. This book begins with the laws concerning sacrifices, of which the most ancient were the burntofferings, about which god gives moses instructions in this chapter. The book of leviticus opens with god calling moses from the tabernacle. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament wenham, gordon j. Leviticus bible study commentary worship the lord in the beauty of holiness. Jewish people revered these laws even though they often disobeyed them, because they understood that. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. You can find the best commentary on leviticus for you using the tools on the right side. In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the bible that anyone looks at seriously. This indicates that the tabernacle was now completed. The name leviticus is taken from the septuagint, identifying the section of the pentateuch which we call leviticus.
Sep 08, 2014 in this interview with historian and archeologist mark olly, we give our commentary on some of the finer points of leviticus, the third book of the old testa. One could translate the verb offers, but this becomes awkward and, in fact, inaccurate in some passages. The name leviticus was given to the third book of the pentateuch by the ancient greek translators because a good part of this book deals with concerns of the priests, who are of the tribe of levi. Genesis is the book of beginnings, exodus the book of redemption, and leviticus the book of atonement and a holy walk. The hebrew word for the book is wayiqraa, which, according to strongs a primitive root definition comes from qara, and which has the sense of calling a person by name. Book of leviticus begins with a connective, which is essentially equivalent here to and. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. We call the book leviticus, from the septuagint, because it contains the laws and ordinances of the levitical priesthood as it is called, hebrews 7. The holy book of leviticus ot101 2 the holy book of leviticus the holy book of leviticus used to be the first holy book that jewish children studied in. The offering of sacrifices was an ordinance of true religion, from the fall of man unto the coming of christ.
Alive and clean allowed for food and for sacrifice. A commentary on the book of leviticus gordon college faculty. You will also find options for commentaries on leviticus that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Unger genesis is the book of beginnings, exodus the book of redemption, and leviticus the book of atonement and a holy. Building upon his lifelong work on the book of leviticus, milgrom makes this book accessible to all readers. Bonar wrote his notes on leviticus for his personal use, but was persuaded to publish them by friends. It is the best book written on leviticus in many years and is a must for both pastor and scholar. No book in the bible contains more of the very words of god than leviticus, bonar observes. Leviticus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This whole book is about how the nation of israel needs to live in order to survive living in the presence of such a powerful, holy being. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Now the lord called to moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of meeting, saying, a. But anyone who preaches on leviticus to an american congregation at the end of the twentieth century owes somebody an explanation.
Jul 01, 20 leviticuss narrative elements have a lot to do with aaron. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament. Words in boxes are from the bible, except for the words in brackets. He died on the cross as our sacrifice for sins during this feast in israel. Leviticus used to be the first book that jewish children studied in the synagogue. Behind the various offerings lies a deep conviction that god is the lord of all creation. Commentary on the holy book of leviticus written by. Thus, leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing gods people about holy living and worship. Everything from sexual conduct to the handling of food, to instructions for worship and religious celebrations, is covered in detail in the book of leviticus. 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. Then the lord called to moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting, saying, speak to the sons of israel and say to them, lev. Cedarwood a stick of cedar, to which the hyssop and one of the birds were tied by the scarlet thread.
Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus and more. Its the third book in the bible, and its often used as an example of how primitive and outdated and barbaric and strange the bible is. Yet, the author of this commentary points out, no book in the bible contains more of the very words of god than leviticus. The book of leviticus is the book of fellowship or communion. Leviticus 23 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Though leviticus can be an intimidating book, sklar helps readers see how practical leviticus is for today while also explaining some of the more difficult passages and how they relate to today. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
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