Manby, T: An Exegetical and Canonical Analysis of Leviticus

It appears that many Old Testament writers are usingthe same promises and warnings as they seek toenforce the Mosaic Covenant on the people of Judahand Israel. Thus, a familiarity with the formercanonical material is essential to properly exegeteother biblical sections where these also appear. Thefirst chapter in the Hebrew canon where the blessingsand curses surface is Leviticus 26. Therefore, allforty-six verses of Leviticus 26 are carefullyanalyzed in this work. The topics of the Mosaic law,the Sabbath, the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants,promises for obedience, warnings for rebellion, andthe future restoration of Israel are all discussed inthis study. Deuteronomy 28-32 similarity withLeviticus 26 is charted throughout this work.Finally, the Protestant tradition regarding the morallaw, the Sabbath, and the use of Historical Theologyare discussed. This study will be especially usefulto preachers, Bible teachers, and Bible scholars whowill benefit from this analysis of Leviticus 26because it is a critical background text for many ofthe former and latter Old Testament prophets who usedthis text in their inspired writings.