Salvation--that is the story of the book of Exodus, a story that encourages faith in a loving, wonder-working God. It is a narrative of high adventure, about a people languishing in the stew of slavery only to be liberated dramatically and miraculously. And they are freed to live life to the full under the protection and care of a holy God. But between the worlds of slavery and freedom, there is an interlude of instruction, distilled into the book of Leviticus. Designed to protect the Children of Israel from the corrupt practices of the nations surrounding them, the law described in Leviticus taught Israel to be holy as God is holy, and so truly free.
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.