Blood Sacrifice
Summary
What is the purpose of ritual sacrifice in the Bible? Why is so much emphasis placed on blood sacrifice as a means of expiation? Why would Ezekiel incorporate blood sacrifice in his depiction of the heavenly Jerusalem? In a continuation of last week’s theme, Richard and Fr. Marc discuss the importance of sticking with difficult or confusing texts, even when you're not sure what to make of them. A review of Ezekiel 43 leads to an interesting discussion of Genesis and the sanctity of animal life. (Episode 56)What is the purpose of ritual sacrifice in the Bible? Why is so much emphasis placed on blood sacrifice as a means of expiation? Why would Ezekiel incorporate blood sacrifice in his depiction of the heavenly Jerusalem? In a continuation of last week’s theme, Richard and Fr. Marc discuss the importance of sticking with difficult or confusing texts, even when you're not sure what to make of them. A review of Ezekiel 43 leads to an interesting discussion of Genesis and the sanctity of animal life. (Episode 56)
