The pilgrimage pattern in Exodus

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The pilgrimage pattern in Exodus

Mark S. Smith ; with contributions by Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith

(Journal for the study of the Old Testament : supplement series, 239)

Sheffield Academic, c1997

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Bibliography: p. [309]-335

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Underlying Exodus in its priestly redaction is a pilgrimage. Smith's new book starts by reviewing pilgrimage shrines, feasts and practices in ancient Israel. Next, it examines the two pilgrimage journeys in Exodus. In Exodus 1-15 Moses journeys to Mount Sinai, experiences God and receives his commission. In Exodus 16-40, Moses and the people together journey to Mount Sinai for the people's experience of God and their commission. Between lies Exodus 15, the fulcrum-point of the book: vv. 1-12 look back and vv. 13-18 look forward to Israel's journey to Sinai. Finally, the different meanings of torah in the book of Exodus are contrasted, and the book concludes with a consideration of Exodus's larger place in the Pentateuch.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA31410678
  • ISBN
    • 185075652X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Sheffield
  • Pages/Volumes
    355 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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