Manna and Sabbath: A Literary-Theological Reading of Exodus 16

From: Interpretation | Date: January 1, 2005| Author: Geller, Stephen A | Copyright information

A literary-theological study of the Sabbath in Exodus 16 reveals two main biblical traditions, covenantal and priestly. In the covenantal tradition, the Sabbath provides a means of testing Israel's faith and readiness for a covenantal relationship with God. The priestly tradition presents the Sabbath as the completion of God's creation of the world. God's provision of the manna in the wilderness and the Sabbath points to a new understanding of holiness and time.

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