{"product_id":"the-theology-of-the-book-of-leviticus-hardback-9781108845649","title":"The Theology of the Book of Leviticus (Hardback) 9781108845649","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Theology of the Book of Leviticus\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvides a theological analysis of Leviticus that offers new insights into its distinctive contribution to the Bible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMark W. Scarlata (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108845649, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e294 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.505 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Mark Scarlata's examination of the place of wine in Jewish and Christian scriptures is about so much more than wine. The significance of the land, the meaning of work and ritual, the call to care for creation and communities, the relationship between God and humanity – all these topics and more are on illuminating display in this finely conceived book. Prepare to have your drinking and thinking transformed.' Norman Wirzba, Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology, Duke University\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLeviticus is often considered to be one of the most challenging books of the Bible because of its focus on blood sacrifice, infectious diseases, and complicated dietary restrictions. Moreover, scholarly approaches have focused primarily on divisions in the text without considering its overarching theological message. In this volume, Mark W. Scarlata analyses Leviticus' theology, establishing the connection between God's divine presence and Israel's life. Exploring the symbols and rituals of ancient Israel, he traces how Leviticus develops a theology of holiness in space and time, one that weaves together the homes of the Israelites with the home of God. Seen through this theological lens, Leviticus' text demonstrates how to live in the fullness of God's holy presence and in harmony with one another and the land. Its theological vision also offers insights into how we might live today in a re-sacralized world that cherishes human dignity and cares for creation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGeneral editors' preface\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e List of abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e 1. The sacred world\u003cbr\u003e 2. Sin, sacrifice, and atonement (Leviticus 1–7, 16)\u003cbr\u003e 3. Purity and impurity (Leviticus 11–15)\u003cbr\u003e 4. Inhabiting sacred space (Leviticus 8–10, 24–27)\u003cbr\u003e 5. Love your neighbor (Leviticus 17–22)\u003cbr\u003e 6. Living in sacred time (Leviticus 23)\u003cbr\u003e 7. Leviticus in the Old Testament and beyond\u003cbr\u003e Further reading\u003cbr\u003e Scripture index\u003cbr\u003e Subject index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biblical studies \u0026amp; exegesis [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biblical studies \u0026amp; exegesis\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biblical%20studies%20\u0026amp;%20exegesis%20%5BHRCG%5D%22\"\u003eHRCG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417739063576,"sku":"9781108845649","price":62.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781108845649i.jpg?v=1784505713","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-theology-of-the-book-of-leviticus-hardback-9781108845649","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}