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Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur]. See Leviticus 16:1-34 Goat becomes symbolic bearer of people’s collective sins Guilt transferred to the wilderness Centrality of the Temple Day of Fasting and Repentance NT Hebrews: Christ as perfect high priest. The Name of God. See Exodus 3:13-15
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Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur] • See Leviticus 16:1-34 • Goat becomes symbolic bearer of people’s collective sins • Guilt transferred to the wilderness • Centrality of the Temple • Day of Fasting and Repentance • NT Hebrews: Christ as perfect high priest
The Name of God • See Exodus 3:13-15 • Lord: traditional rendering of the divine name • Yahweh: Sometimes considered too sacred to pronounce • “Jehovah”: Late Medieval origin
HISTORICAL BOOKS • Joshua: Conquest of Canaan • Judges: Consolidation of Israel’s presence in the area, death of Joshua to rise of Samuel. No centralized administration • Judges as charismatic leaders: e.g. Samuel and Deborah
Historical Books - Monarchy • 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings: Development of kingship • Saul (1020-1000 BCE) and David (1000-961 BCE) • Israel: Northern Regions • Judah: Southern Regions • Temple under Solomon