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The Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
The Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mark S. Smith
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| Series | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | Christian worship, rites and ceremonies |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781850756521
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| Classifications | Dewey:222.1206 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Sheffield Academic Press
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| Publication Date |
1 June 1997 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Underlying Exodus in its priestly redaction is a pilgrimage. Smith's new book starts by reviewing pilgrimage shrines, feasts and practices in ancient Israel. Next, it examines the two pilgrimage journeys in Exodus. In Exodus 1-15 Moses journeys to Mount Sinai, experiences God and receives his commission. In Exodus 16-40, Moses and the people together journey to Mount Sinai for the people's experience of God and their commission. Between lies Exodus 15, the fulcrum-point of the book: vv. 1-12 look back and vv. 13-18 look forward to Israel's journey to Sinai. Finally, the different meanings of torah in the book of Exodus are contrasted, and the book concludes with a consideration of Exodus's larger place in the Pentateuch.
Author Biography
Mark Smith is Professor of Theology, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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