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The Message of Leviticus: Free to Be Holy (The Bible Speaks Today Series) Paperback – January 25, 2022

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For many Christians, the book of Leviticus is largely unknown and unread. Yet this book is crucial for understanding the rest of the Bible and the nature of the gospel. In this Bible Speaks Today volume, Derek Tidball shows how this vital part of Scripture is of foundational importance for our view of God and Christian living. Revealing the original message to the people of Israel in their day, he makes room for us to grasp its message to us in our day. Tidball demonstrates how Leviticus serves as a preliminary sketch of the masterpiece that was to be unveiled in Christ, testifying to a faith of grace, love, and gratitude―and one that sets God's people free to be holy. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Exodus offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language, current NIV Scripture quotations, and a new interior design.

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Derek Tidball is visiting scholar at Spurgeon's College, London. Previously, he served as principal of the London School of Theology. He is the author of numerous books, including Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology, Builders and Fools: Images of Pastoral Ministry in Paul, and The Message of Leviticus and The Message of the Cross.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IVP Academic; Revised, Revised edition (January 25, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1514004577
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1514004579
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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Paul D. Arrington
5.0 out of 5 stars very readable, made to teach from.I
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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The introductory material is very well done. The outline makes sense and is not overly deep. Sections on atonement, holy/common/profane, and pure/impure are well done. Great to teach from
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S. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars The best option for a devotional commentary
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
I was doing a slow-motion study of Leviticus over the course of a couple of months and worked through a number commentaries. I found Tidball's commentary to consistently be the most helpful for understanding what is going on in a difficult book. Tidball does not get lost in discussions like the redaction and transmission of the text or fall into overly naturalistic understandings. He consistently reads the text as it appears in our Bibles and works through the issues.

This is a great commentary even for those who haven't studied Hebrew. If you want to get into detailed discussion of Hebrew, take a look at Wenham's NICOT offering. This volume has little if any interaction with the Hebrew behind our English translations.

There were a few places where I wish he had gone a little deeper, like in the midst of chapter 18's extensive discussion of permitted relations ... definitely a hot button topic these days because of v22. He gives v22 three pages of discussion, but while he comes down on the side that the plain reading of the text does prohibit homosexuality, I felt like he doesn't put adequate effort into explaining how this is still binding on a new covenant believer. That, of course, is ground zero in this whole discussion these days.

Overall, I found this the most helpful commentary I read in my study of Leviticus. It's not a perfect commentary, but if you want to understand this complicated book better ... if you want to be able to sing with the psalmist "I love your law!" (119:97) ... this is a great commentary and worth your time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Leviticus" from BST series.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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This is an excellent addition to the BST series. The relationship between God and the Israelites is explaining clearly and points to the need for Christians to take that relationship into account as we submit to God.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made me love Leviticus
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
After completing over 3 years of studying Genesis and Exodus in my ladies Bible study, we are now going to take on the book of Leviticus. This has never been my favorite book until now! The message in Leviticus by Derek Tidball, is easy to comprehend and flows right into what we have learned through the stories of Genesis and Exodus about God. He's always wanted to dwell with His humans. I never knew that I would be excited about studying Leviticus, but I can't wait till the Fall now to teach it!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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5 stars are not enough...need at least 10 for this author.. Great work. Looking forward to more of his work
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Zecheriah
5.0 out of 5 stars Free to Be Holy
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2006
Tidball brings the various theories and interpretations together in a helpful and applicable manner. Tidball's commentary is one of the few recent commentaries on Leviticus to draw together both edges of the hermeneutical horizon (what it meant and what it means). This book will be a great asset to anyone's library who wishes to understand the book of Leviticus.
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The Geeky Calvinist
4.0 out of 5 stars A Needed Commentary
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018
“Insightful and Applicable”. These are the words you will be thinking when you finish “The Message of Leviticus” by Derek Tidball, as it is one of the most well written books on Leviticus that I have had the privilege of reading. This book is parts of the ever-growing series called “The Bible Speaks Today”, produced by IVP Academic. “The Bible Speaks Today” is a thoroughly Evangelical series which serves as an introduction as well as practicality explaining the book of Leviticus through a thoroughly Evangelical perspective.

In the introduction, with regard to the dating of Leviticus, Tidball argues well for an early date while, briefly, against critical arguments for older dating. His arguments systematically destroy any critical arguments that have been put forth to this time. His arguments are up today and even focus on the most critical and modern viewpoints, even ones that have just recently been published.

Tidball is a excellent exegete specifically and when it comes to the Pentateuch, it shines in this volume. Tidball makes sure that the reader is getting an important look into the culture of the day and its influence on the text. Through this process Tidball brings about conclusions which are gold for any pastor preaching exegetically through the nook of Leviticus.

Through exegeting the narrative and ceremonial portions of Leviticus, Tidball demonstrates why he is a great Old Testament scholar of the modern age, which makes this introduction to the book of Leviticus a must-read by pastors preaching or Layman teaching through the book of Leviticus either in the Pulpit or in the Sunday School room. I highly recommend this volume as an aid in either of these circumstances.

This book was provided to me free of charge from IVP Academic in exchange for an unbiased, honest review.
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Grogs
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful at illuminating this difficult Old Testament book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2013
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Leviticus contains so many obscure things I thought that it would be useful to have this guide to it (having previously found the Bible Speaks Today volume on Chronicles very helpful). I am now half-way through and have found Derek Tidball's book very illuminating, in pointing out common themes and emphases through the obscure regulations, and the relation of these to other parts of the Bible and the world of the ancient near east. I have skipped some of the detail which I did not need for my level of reading, but it has been easy to do this. This part of the Bible is sometimes derided for its obscure irrelevance, but this very useful book brings home that Leviticus needs to be understood in context if its meaning and relevance is to be properly considered.
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SharonA
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2013
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TheOld testament can be hard to digest use this series of books to give you a clearer understanding
We need to know what to do to get it right
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Mrs Judy Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2014
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This difficult and reputedly dry book came alive for me and made the study of Leviticus a pleasure
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2014
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Well-written - a good and thought-provoking resource
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