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Levitical Sacrifice and Heavenly Cult in Hebrews / Benjamin J. Ribbens.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft ; 222Publisher: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 1 online resource (XVII, 297 p.)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9783110475814
  • 9783110475890
  • 9783110477139
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 227/.8706
LOC classification:
  • BS2775.6.S24 R53 2016
  • BS2775.6.S24 .R533 2016
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  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- 1. The Efficacy of Levitical Sacrifice Compared to Christ’s Sacrifice in Hebrews -- 2. Sacrifice Theology in Second Temple Judaism -- 3. Heavenly Cult in Second Temple Judaism -- 4. Heavenly Tabernacle and Cult in Hebrews -- 5. Old Covenant Sacrifices -- 6. New Covenant Sacrifice -- 7. Conclusion -- Appendix: Perfection in Second Temple Literature and the New Testament -- Bibliography -- Index of References -- Index of Authors -- Index of Subjects
Summary: This monograph examines Hebrews’ understanding of the relationship between old covenant sacrifices and Christ’s new covenant sacrifice, especially as it relates to the question of efficacy. Most scholars think the author of Hebrews strips the levitical sacrifices of most, if not all, efficacy, but this work affirms a more positive depiction of the levitical sacrifices. A mystical apocalyptic tradition stands behind Hebrews’ description of the heavenly cult , which establishes the framework for relating the levitical sacrifice to Christ’s sacrifice. The earthly, levitical cult was efficacious when it corresponded to or synchronized with the heavenly sacrifice of Christ. Still, the author of Hebrews develops the notion of the heavenly cult in unique ways, as Christ’s sacrifice both validates the earthly practice but also, due to his new covenant theology, calls for its end. Ribbens’ bold proposal joins a growing number of scholars that place Hebrews in the mystical apocalyptic tradition, highlights positive statements in Hebrews related to the efficacy of levitical sacrifices that are often overlooked, and relies on the heavenly cult to reconcile the positive and negative descriptions of the levitical cult.
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Frontmatter -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- 1. The Efficacy of Levitical Sacrifice Compared to Christ’s Sacrifice in Hebrews -- 2. Sacrifice Theology in Second Temple Judaism -- 3. Heavenly Cult in Second Temple Judaism -- 4. Heavenly Tabernacle and Cult in Hebrews -- 5. Old Covenant Sacrifices -- 6. New Covenant Sacrifice -- 7. Conclusion -- Appendix: Perfection in Second Temple Literature and the New Testament -- Bibliography -- Index of References -- Index of Authors -- Index of Subjects

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This monograph examines Hebrews’ understanding of the relationship between old covenant sacrifices and Christ’s new covenant sacrifice, especially as it relates to the question of efficacy. Most scholars think the author of Hebrews strips the levitical sacrifices of most, if not all, efficacy, but this work affirms a more positive depiction of the levitical sacrifices. A mystical apocalyptic tradition stands behind Hebrews’ description of the heavenly cult , which establishes the framework for relating the levitical sacrifice to Christ’s sacrifice. The earthly, levitical cult was efficacious when it corresponded to or synchronized with the heavenly sacrifice of Christ. Still, the author of Hebrews develops the notion of the heavenly cult in unique ways, as Christ’s sacrifice both validates the earthly practice but also, due to his new covenant theology, calls for its end. Ribbens’ bold proposal joins a growing number of scholars that place Hebrews in the mystical apocalyptic tradition, highlights positive statements in Hebrews related to the efficacy of levitical sacrifices that are often overlooked, and relies on the heavenly cult to reconcile the positive and negative descriptions of the levitical cult.

Issued also in print.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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