The pilgrimage pattern in Exodus /

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Author / Creator:Smith, Mark S., 1955-
Imprint:Sheffield [England] : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997.
Description:1 online resource (355 pages).
Language:English
Series:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 239
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 239.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11184156
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Other authors / contributors:Bloch-Smith, Elizabeth, 1952-
ISBN:9780567577566
0567577562
185075652X
9781850756521
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-335) and indexes.
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Summary: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 t.
Other form:Print version: Smith, Mark S., 1955- Pilgrimage pattern in Exodus. Sheffield [England] : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997 185075652X 9781850756521