EPISODE · Feb 12, 2015 · 21 MIN

Blood Sacrifice

from The Bible as Literature · host The Ephesus School

What is the purpose of ritual sacrifice in the Bible? Why is so much emphasis placed on blood sacrifice as a means of expiation? Why would Ezekiel incorporate blood sacrifice in his depiction of the heavenly Jerusalem? In a continuation of last week’s theme, Richard and Fr. Marc discuss the importance of sticking with difficult or confusing texts, even when you're not sure what to make of them. A review of Ezekiel 43 leads to an interesting discussion of Genesis and the sanctity of animal life. (Episode 56) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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