Leviticus and Numbers

Leviticus and Numbers by Richard Nelson Boyce, published by Westminster John Knox Press in 2008, offers a detailed commentary on these two significant books of the Old Testament. This edition, comprising 282 pages, presents the rituals and regulations found in Leviticus and Numbers in a clear and direct style, making them accessible for both preaching and teaching. Boyce emphasizes the relevance of these texts for contemporary believers, connecting their messages to the New Testament and modern life.
Readers will find that this commentary not only explains the historical context of Leviticus and Numbers but also explores their significance for Christian faith and practice today. As part of the Westminster Bible Companion series, this book serves as a valuable resource for individual study and group discussions, guiding laity in their understanding of biblical teachings. The insights provided aim to enrich the reader’s engagement with scripture, making it a useful tool for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of these foundational texts.
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In this rich and thoughtful commentary Richard Boyce makes Leviticus and Numbers come alive for serious and lively preaching and teaching. In a clear and direct style, Boyce explains the various rituals and regulations in these books, while always showing what today’s believers can learn from them. Attentive to the particularities of the text in its time, Boyce is nevertheless unabashed about seeing and hearing these books as a word to the church–a word that connects again and again with the New Testament and speaks in important ways to contemporary life.
Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.
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