‘On Earth as it is in Heaven …’ The heavenly sanctuary motif in Hebrews 8:5 and its textual connection with the ‘shadowy copy’ of LXX Exodus 25:40

This study investigates the explicit quotation from Exodus 25:40 in Hebrews 8:5 where the motif of the earthly sanctuary, understood to be modelled on that of the heavenly sanctuary in some circles of early Judaism and early Christianity, is to be found. Hebrews’ application and interpretation of Ex...

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Published in:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Main Author: Gert J. Steyn
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2011-04-01
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Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/885