Leviticus: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament | ZECOT)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament features today’s top Old Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful discourse analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each Old Testament book, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.
Commentary on each passage follows a clear structure to help readers grasp the flow and meaning of the text:
- The Main Idea of the Passage: A one- or two-sentence summary of the key ideas the biblical author seeks to communicate.
- Literary Context: A brief discussion of the relationship of the specific text to the book as a whole and to its place within the broader argument.
- Translation and Exegetical Outline: Commentators provide their own translations of each text, formatted to highlight its discourse structure and accompanied by a coherent outline that reflects the flow and argument of the text.
- Structure and Literary Form: An overview of the literary structure and rhetorical style adopted by the biblical author, highlighting how these features contribute to the communication of the main idea of the passage.
- Explanation of the Text: A detailed commentary on the passage, paying particular attention to how the biblical authors select and arrange their materials and how they work with words, phrases, and syntax to communicate their messages.
- Canonical and Practical Significance: The commentary on each unit will conclude by building bridges between the world of the biblical author and other biblical authors and with reflections on the contribution made by this unit to the development of broader issues in biblical theology--particularly on how later Old Testament and New Testament authors have adapted and reused the motifs in question. The discussion also includes brief reflections on the significance of the message of the passage for readers today.
The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament series is the go-to resource for pastors and Bible teachers looking for deep but accessible study that equips them to connect the needs of Christians today with the biblical text.
- Provides a diagram of each passage enabling readers to grasp the main idea of the text
- Examines how each section contributes to the development of the whole composition
- Discusses the canonical and practical significance of each passage
- Title: Leviticus: The Lord’s Holy People Living out His Holy Character
- Author: Jay Sklar
- Series: Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 835
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Leviticus › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780310112303, 0310942187, 9780310942184, 0310112303
- Resource ID: LLS:EXEGCOMM03LE
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:55:39Z
Jay Sklar, PhD, is Professor of Old Testament and VP of Academics at Covenant Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. His doctoral research, completed under Professor Gordon Wenham, resulted in the book Sin, Impurity, Sacrifice, Atonement: The Priestly Conceptions. He has published commentaries on Numbers, Jonah, and two on Leviticus, and has a forthcoming commentary on Exodus. He has also put together a website with resources for those wanting to preach and teach any of the books from Genesis to Deuteronomy.
Dr. Sklar has a keen interest in developing theological education overseas and has travelled overseas to teach (in French) in France and Senegal.
Reviews
4 ratings
Jody Van Dyke
10/25/2023
It was my honor and privilege to have studied Hebrew under leading Leviticus scholar, Dr. Jay Sklar (pictured) at Covenant Theological Seminary. In the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament, Jay does that which he does best, he un-muddies the water. Through careful exposition of the original text, he makes the hard-to-understand things both understandable and relatable. He does this by first considering the original context of Leviticus, the customs of the culture to which the exodus Israelites were subjected and of how God had come to dwell with them as their King. Of how God was calling them to “human flourishing” through the aligning of their hearts with His own heart; to reorient their way of thinking, to change their way of life to that of His creational design so as to be a blessing to the surrounding nations as His treasured people. Second, in the application sections Jay demonstrates how 21st Century Christians can and must do the same as a witness to the world through our union with Christ. As part of this, he does not shy away from the cultural hot-button topics of today––namely, human sexuality and slavery. Instead, he addresses them fully, being careful to accurately and respectfully present all modern argumentation and then to present a thoroughly biblical, contextually relevant (both then and now), God-glorifying response. Once again doing so through the lens of God’s original creation as well as pointing to its glorious restoration (upon Christ’s return) where our King Jesus will dwell in the midst of His covenant people who will experience eternal human flourishing. So, as it concerns your own study of Leviticus, in the words of Jay, “start with the Bible, not the commentary.” And as you do so, in my own words, “make sure Jay’s ZECOT on Leviticus is within reach.” I received an advanced copy of this commentary from Zondervan Academic. Zondervan did not place any requirements or conditions on my review as a condition of receiving a complimentary copy.
Sergio Castrillon
8/21/2023
Question: does this edition includes the Additional notes published this year? I really want to teach Leviticus in my church so this resource will be rather useful.
René Dlouhý
6/3/2023
Daniel Pairo
5/11/2021
I Can't wait to download the Commentary on Leviticus: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament). I have the ZECOT and ZECNT already published books in Logos and those are amazing for Understanding, Teaching, and Deeping in the Scriptures!
Vivek John
7/7/2020
