Two-age Sojourner Images of the Spirit, Part 2
Jun 18, 2025
Dive into thought-provoking discussions on the afterlife, martyrdom, and sanctification. Explore the significance of priestly images and the complex symbolism of sacred garments in biblical narratives. Uncover the roles of Adam and pastors as guardians of sacred space and the parallels to modern ministry. Discover the intricate layers of meaning in stories like Ruth and Boaz, while examining deep connections between creation, priesthood, and redemption. Lastly, challenge your understanding of biblical theology amidst diverse religious texts.
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Priestly Garments as Microcosms
- The priest's garment is a small tabernacle, a microcosm of the temple with the ephod representing the holiest of holies as a cube.
- This imagery repeats itself as nested layers, illustrating the deep theological symbolism in priestly vestments reflecting the temple and Eden.
Priest Vestments Reflect Temple
- The temple and tabernacle symbolize a cosmic holy space, with priests as images within this sanctuary.
- The priest’s vestments reflect the temple's structure in reverse, with the glory cloud depicted on the outside because they enter the temple’s inner glory.
Clothing Symbolizes Divine Investment
- The investiture theme ties clothing imagery with spiritual renewal and covenantal relationship.
- Biblical images like the husband covering the bride illustrate God’s glory covering and protecting His people through covenant.
