The Tabernacle of Israel: Its Structure and Symbolism - Softcover

Strong, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825437229 ISBN 13: 9780825437229

Publisher: Kregel Classics, 2003

Synopsis

Written by the famous developer of Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, this thorough, illustrated exposition is a classic work on the Tabernacle. What was the Tabernacle of Israel really like? What significance does it hold for Christians today? What can be discovered in the Ark and its cherubic figures?

A detailed examination of the Tabernacle, this book explores its intricacies—a central part of Jewish life in the Old Testament. After a brief history, James Strong explains the various parts of the construction with all its accessories and their relationship. He concludes with an explanation of the aesthetic analogies and spiritual symbols which this elaborate and elegant structure portrays.

• A comprehensive guide to the Tabernacle
• Contains thirty-nine original drawings.

About this title

About the Author

James Strong (1822-1894) was born in New York and graduated from Wesleyan University. Although a Methodist layman, he was professor of biblical literature at Troy University and of exegetical theology at Drew Theological Seminary. Dr. Strong was the author of a number of works, including the famous Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

From the Back Cover

What was the Tabernacle of Israel really like? How was this portable place of worship constructed? How did the priesthood function, and what role did the Tabernacle play in the life of the average person? What significance does the Tabernacle have for the Christian? These and many other questions are answered in this fascinating study of Israel’s first place of worship.

One of the nineteenth century’s most respected Bible scholars, Dr. James Strong spent some thirty years of systematic study in preparing The Tabernacle of Israel. Using two broad categories for his study of the Tabernacle—its structure and its symbolism—Strong provides a detailed picture of the history, construction, function, and significance of Israel’s “tent of meeting.” Also included are thirty-nine drawings and illustrations, detailing the design of the Tabernacle and its parts. 

James Strong (1822–94), LL.D., S.T.D., graduated from Wesleyan University and served as professor of biblical literature at Troy University and later as professor of exegetical theology at Drew Theological Seminary. Dr. Strong was the author of numerous works, including his famous Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kregel Classics
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0825437229
• ISBN 13: 9780825437229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168