Purifying the Consciousness in Hebrews: Cult, Defilement and the Perpetual Heavenly Blood of Jesus

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Dr. Joshua D. A. Bloor (Nazarene Theological College, UK) Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)

Purifying the Consciousness in Hebrews

Cult, Defilement and the Perpetual Heavenly Blood of Jesus

Dr. Joshua D. A. Bloor (Nazarene Theological College, UK), Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)

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T.& T.Clark Ltd
22 August 2024

New Testaments

Series: The Library of New Testament Studies

Joshua D. A. Bloor argues that the purification of the consciousness of sin, via Jesus’ perpetual heavenly blood offering, is a vital motif for understanding Hebrews’ sacrificial argumentation, and vice-versa. Jesus’ ‘objective’ earthly achievements are many, yet only his ‘subjective’ heavenly blood offering purges the heavenly tabernacle and subsequently the consciousness of sin. Bloor views the Levitical cult as having a positive role in Hebrews, with Levitical ‘guilt’ foreshadowing and informing Hebrews’ notion of the ‘consciousness of sin’. Levitical sacrifices could purge the consciousness, but only Jesus’ heavenly blood can offer complete perpetual purgation. This blood is a qualitative type of purgation which continually speaks in heaven, offering eternal assurance for the recipients regarding their consciousness of sin.

Bloor begins with the ‘defiled consciousness’ and situates the world of Hebrews within cultic defilement, enabling the consciousness of sin and its cosmic implications to be properly understood. From here, the solution to a defiled consciousness is explored by examining Hebrews’ cultic argumentation. Bloor highlights the distinctive purposes inherent in both Jesus’ earthly and heavenly achievements, with the latter concerned particularly with Yom Kippur imagery and the purgation of the consciousness. Bloor concludes by differentiating between Jesus’ session, present heavenly activity and perpetual heavenly blood offering. Throughout this volume, Bloor engages, critiques and advances current discourse concerning the nature and timing of Jesus’ offering in Hebrews.

By: Dr. Joshua D. A. Bloor (Nazarene Theological College UK)
Edited by: Chris Keith (Norwegian School of Theology Religion and Society Norway)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780567708144
ISBN 10: 0567708144
Series: The Library of New Testament Studies
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 22 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Joshua D. A. Bloor is Visiting Lecturer at Nazarene Theological College, UK. He is a Pastor in Manchester, UK, and the Leadership Programme Director for the UK Pioneer Network of Churches.