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This dissertation examines Hebrews' understanding of the relationship between old covenant sacrifices and Christ's new covenant sacrifice, especially as it relates to the question of efficacy. Most scholars think the author of Hebrews strips the levitical sacrifices of most, if …

Answers are sought to the most important questions for the social history of the levitical purity rules in the Judaisms of the first four centuries. What did purity practices consist of and how do we know one when we see it? Who practiced which purity rules? Under what circumsta…

This study examines the contrast between בִּשְׁגָגָה and בְּיָד רָמָה in Num 15:22-31, with the aim of clarifying the definition for both terms in relation to one another. It begins with a survey of the context of the passage and clarifies the methodology to be employed. Chapter 2 covers t…