{"product_id":"the-liturgy-of-creation-understanding-calendars-in-old-testament-context-9780830852628","title":"The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Foundations Award Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHolidays today are often established by legislation, and calendars are published on paper and smart phones. But how were holidays chosen and taught in biblical Israel? And what might these holidays have to do with the creation narrative?\u003c\/strong\u003e In this book, Michael LeFebvre considers the calendars of the Pentateuch with their basis in the heavenly lights and the land's agricultural cadences. He argues that dates were added to Old Testament narratives not as journalistic details but to teach sacred rhythms of labor and worship. LeFebvre then applies this insight to the creation week, finding that the days of creation also serve a liturgical purpose and not a scientific one. \u003cem\u003eThe Liturgy of Creation\u003c\/em\u003e restores emphasis on the religious function of the creation week as a guide for Sabbath worship. Scholars, students, and church members alike will appreciate LeFebvre's careful scholarship and pastoral sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830852628\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Michael Lefebvre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096119443637,"sku":"9780830852628","price":28.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e1bf3159-c545-4409-a6a9-4dae7328e082.jpg?v=1692802306","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-liturgy-of-creation-understanding-calendars-in-old-testament-context-9780830852628","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}