The Book of Leviticus

by Gordon J. Wenham

Leviticus used to be the first book that Jewish children studied in the synagogue. In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the Bible that anyone looks at seriously. Because Leviticus is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802825222
• ISBN13: 9780802825223
• Release Date: October 1979
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 375 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Be Ye Holy for God is Holy

Excellent! This is a good resource by an astute Old Testament Scholar. At the end of each biblical chapter there is a New Testament discussion in how the passages could apply for the Church or Christians. Also, it starts with a great Theological Introduction of the Book of Leviticus. Although I'm an advocate of Eternal Security, I am not offended by the inspiration to live Holy. Grace Produces Holiness and Godliness

Learn to Love Leviticus

I mentioned to a pastor friend of mine that I was doing my daily devotions in the Book of Leviticus. As would be expected from one of the uninitiated, I got a look that said "you've got to be kidding."People are under the mistake belief that because we are "no longer under the law," the Old Testament is no longer relevant to our daily lives as Christians. This is where Gordon Wenham's book comes in. Wenham's commentary has opened this otherwise ponderous book in a way that I never dreamed imaginable. Truly all scripture is profitable! Wenham has a way of extracting the spiritual nugget out of the law that is applicable to us. While we do not earn our salvation, nor could we ever do anything to merit Eternal Life, G-d is still a holy G-d, and it is written in both Old and New Testaments "Be ye holy, for I am holy." Read Leviticus, by Gordon Wenham and see how this all fits into the big picture of "Christ in you, the hope of glory."

Resurrecting Leviticus

Thank you Gordon Wenham! Leviticus has always been obtuse to me. Not so anymore. Wenham's clear, even lively discussion of Leviticus has brought it to life for me. Wenham's commentary does not get bogged down by endlessly discussing--as far too many commentaries on books of the Pentateuch do--theoretical textual issues. Instead, Wenham focuses on what the implications of the text were and are. This book contains one of the most powerful discussions on the meaning of sin that I have ever read. Wenham has cleared up not only the fuzziness I had about not only Leviticus, but about several issues in my life.This commentary is priceless. I recommend it most highly.

Quick Review

Intermediate level of study. The best commentary on Leviticus by far. A fascinating and insightful look into Leviticus by the gentleman who gave us the excellent two-volume commentary on Genesis.

Makes Leviticus readable

If you've ever tried to read the Bible from beginning to end you may well have got stuck in Leviticus. It is largely a collection of the Old Testament law and difficult for modern readers to come to terms with. This commentary will make a huge difference. I now look forward to working on this particular Old Testament book. Wenham takes the material and shows clearly how it fits together. He also demonstrates the links between it and the New Testament. While the commentary contains some technical language, even the non theologically trained will find it helpful for understanding Leviticus. For preachers, or those leading Bible Studies, thinking about looking at Leviticus this commentary is a must.