What About the Sacrifices?

by D. Thomas Lancaster

The biblical education of Jewish children begins with Leviticus, a book largely about the sacrificial system. The animal sacrifices, however, are especially repugnant to modern Christians who see them as a temporary provision until Messiahs final atonement for sin. The Torah prescribes a variety of sacrifices, and less than half of these are for sin. Since Yeshua did not abrogate the Torah, neither did he cancel the sacrifices and offerings. By studying the sacrifices we gain insight into Gods instructions for approaching him in worship, and a better understanding of Yeshuas work on our behalf.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

D. Thomas Lancaster is Director of Education at First Fruits of Zion, editor of Messiah Magazine, and author of the Torah Club commentaries and several books and study programs. He is also the pastor of Beth Immanuel Messianic Synagogue in Hudson, WI.

Reviews

[Nathaniel McVay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a lot out of this book. When he went to the proof texts for the death of the righteous atonement, I wish he could have given better sources than the ones from the Talmud. That made the crowning jewel of his argument weaker, considering the Talmud was written down hundreds of years after these rabbis supposedly spoke these sayings. Flimsy, could have used other sources. But the rest of the book, highly recommend.

[Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots to think about :)

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit heady at first. So I read it twice! Very interesting to think about.

[Tasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This booklet dives deep into the connection western Christians often miss between the Torah, the Levitical system, and Jesus. I think this showed me how much I take at face value and how critical it is to know the Jewish context of Jesus life, death, and resurrection.

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally answers to so many questions I have had growing up.

[Miguel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book settles many inconsistencies that exist because of poor linguistics and hurried theologies.

The Sacrifices of Leviticus and the Torah are explained well, and their relationship to Messiah, The ‘New Covenant’ and the Messianic age to come informs, or better yet re-sources the reader to resolve some difficulties.

Definitely a two or three times through read to get all that is ‘offered’ out of it.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely changed my view of the Old and New Covenants. Amazing!