Sacrifice and the Natural Law

The concept of blood sacrifice, so prevalent in the Old Testament, can be shocking to our modern eyes and ears. But it is deeply rooted in the Natural Law. We explore it with Michael Pakaluk.Further ReadingSacrifice is of the Natural LawBloody Sacrifices in JudaismGuest InfoDr. Michael Pakaluk is the author most recently of The Shock of Holiness: The Romance of Everyday Life. He is a professor at the Catholic University of America and an authority on Aristotelian ethics. His other books include Mary’s Voice in the Gospel According to John, Be Good Bankers: The Economic Interpretation of Matthew’s Gospel, and The Memoirs of Saint Peter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com