The Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 239)

Smith, Mark S.

ISBN 10: 185075652X / ISBN 13: 9781850756521

Published by Sheffield Academic Press, 1997

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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 15, the fulcrum-point of the book: vv. 1-12 look back and vv. 13-18 look forward to Israel's journey to Sinai. Finally, the different meanings of torah in the book of Exodus are contrasted, and the book concludes with a consideration of Exodus's larger place in the Pentateuch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 239)
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185075652X
• ISBN 13: 9781850756521
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 15.6W x 23.39H x 2.06D centimeters 15.6 centimeters width by 23.39 centimeters height by 2.06 centimeters depth
• Weight: 658 grams

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Synopsis

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 15, the fulcrum-point of the book: vv. 1-12 look back and vv. 13-18 look forward to Israel's journey to Sinai. Finally, the different meanings of torah in the book of Exodus are contrasted, and the book concludes with a consideration of Exodus's larger place in the Pentateuch.

About the Authors

Andrew Mein is Director of Research at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, UK

Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles.