Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus

by Mark S. Smith

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 185075652X
• ISBN13: 9781850756521
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"