The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places. Leviticus is the fifth volume in the series. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the church--through aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.  
  
"This series places the accent on 'theological' and reflects current interpretive ferment marked by growing resistance to the historical-critical project. It may be that scripture interpretation is too important to be left to the exegetes, and so a return to the theologians. With a focus on the theological tradition, this series holds the promise of asking interpretive questions that are deeply grounded in the primal claims of faith. The rich promise of the series is indicated by the stature and erudition of the commentators."  
\--__Walter Brueggemann__, Columbia Theological Seminary  
  
__Praise for previous volumes in the series__ "What Jaroslav Pelikan offers us \[in Acts\] . . . is neither a commentary nor a book of homilies, but rather a set of observations on what phrases and passages in Acts might remind us of in the later history of Christian doctrine. As a sampler of vintage Pelikan tidbits, it is a scintillating piece of work, a tour de force in the history of dogma, a kaleidoscope of brilliant reflections by a generous and faithful Christian scholar."  
\--__Brian E. Daley, SJ__, Pro Ecclesia "The editors could not have found a more qualified person to probe the thick pages of the history of interpretation and Christian doctrine \[in Acts\]. One might expect a wooden catalog of ancient comments . . . but Pelikan serves up richer fare. Drawing on a stunning array of theological writings, he looks beyond the text of Acts to themes and ultimately dogmas hovering over the text. . . . For many \[readers\], general editor Reno's vision for the Brazos series will be satisfied: 'We must rehabilitate our exegetical imaginations.'"  
\--__James Howell__, Christian Century General editor: __R. R. Reno__ (Creighton University)   
Series editors: __Robert W. Jenson__ (Center of Theological Inquiry)  
__Robert Louis Wilken__ (University of Virginia)  
__Ephraim Radner__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)  
__Michael Root__ (Catholic University of America)  
__George Sumner__ (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto)

__Ephraim Radner__ (PhD, Yale University) is professor of historical theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, and is the author of The End of the Church.

__Praise for previous volumes in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible__ "This remarkable project is especially lucky in its inaugural volume on Acts of the Apostles by the noted historian of dogma, Jaroslav Pelikan. If the rest of the commentators live up to the high standard set by Pelikan . . . the series could end up marking a turning point in the history of biblical hermeneutics. . . . One finishes this marvelously lucid book not only excited at the prospect of future volumes, but also wondering if this series will be revolutionary in another sense: Could this be a set of commentaries on the Bible that people will actually read?"  
--__Edward T. Oakes, SJ__, First Things "\[Acts\] has all the marks of Pelikan's scholarship: a close reading of the Greek text; a verse-by-verse commentary on that text studded with references to the great patristic commentators; and a constant eye on the theological and homiletical possibilities of the text itself, as well as its place in the liturgical life of the church both West and East."  
--__Lawrence S. Cunningham__, America "Pelikan's inaugural volume on Acts sets a high and honorable standard for the series. . . . Pelikan's interpretive focus on creeds and other church traditions results in an evocative network of conceptual associations, linking words and ideas in Acts to doctrines from church history. . . . The reader's theological understanding of Acts is enriched by Pelikan's successful effort to place Acts in theological conversation with centuries of Christian creeds and other rules of faith."  
--__John B. Weaver__, Calvin Theological Journal "The comments that Pelikan has to offer on each point \[in Acts\] are truly valuable, insightful, and clearly articulated, a masterful treatment from a true master of his discipline. . . . \[The series editors\] have invited a diverse range of theologians and historians of theology to this project: We await with anticipation the wide range of offerings that are sure to emerge."  
--__John Behr__, Pro Ecclesia "What's nice to see is that the individual commentators have been allowed to retain their own voices in this series; \[in Matthew, Stanley\] Hauerwas is as delightfully irascible and hard-hitting as ever. . . . Hauerwas attends to the Gospel chapter by chapter, teasing out theological themes while resisting the temptation to create a systematic Christology. He draws on theologians like Barth, Augustine, Origen and especially Bonhoeffer, whom he quotes and paraphrases often, as well as New Testament scholars and eclectic writers like Wendell Berry. Insightful and provocative, Hauerwas adds a valuable theological perspective to the Gospel of Matthew."  
--Publishers Weekly

This volume, like each in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, is designed to serve the church--through aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.

This commentary on Leviticus provides guidance to pastors and academics in reading the Bible under the rule of faith.

Radner, Ephraim

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Series Preface

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

Prologue

Leviticus 1:1–2a

Leviticus 1:2b–3:17

Leviticus 4:1–5:13

Leviticus 5:14–19

Leviticus 6:1–7

Leviticus 6:8–7:38

Leviticus 8–9

Leviticus 10

Leviticus 11

Leviticus 12

Leviticus 13–14

Leviticus 15

Leviticus 16

Leviticus 17

Leviticus 18

Leviticus 19:1–2

Leviticus 19:3–37

Leviticus 20

Leviticus 21–22

Leviticus 23:1–24:9

Leviticus 24:10–23

Leviticus 25–26

Leviticus 27

Epilogue

Bibliography

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Notes

Back Cover

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