Category: Deuteronomy
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Impurity: Type 1 and Type 2
Why does the Bible talk so much about purity – and what on earth does “unclean” actually mean? In this issue, we dive into one of the most puzzling parts of Scripture: the purity laws of Leviticus. Drawing on Geoffrey Harper’s recent book ‘You Shall Be Clean’, we explore the fascinating distinction between two kinds…
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Giving Deuteronomy a Second Chance
I often get asked what my favourite book of the Bible is. The real answer is (it is not the one people want to hear): I don’t know. A number of books come to mind but which of these would be my favourite is hard to decide. Here is what I do know: Deuteronomy is…
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The Power of Story: How Paul Quotes Deuteronomy 30 in Romans 10
Things I Am Learning from N.T. Wright’s Colossal Book on Paul, Part 2 In Romans 10, Paul contrasts works-based righteousness with righteousness based on faith, illustrating both by quoting a verse from the Torah. For righteousness based on works, he cites Leviticus 18:5 (ESV): You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a…