Salvation – that is the story of the book of Exodus. It is a narrative of high adventure, about a people languishing in the stew of slavery only to be liberated dramatically and miraculously. But between the worlds of slavery and freedom, there is an interlude of instruction, distilled into the book of Leviticus.

Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. And, as he guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, he helps us to apply what we read to our lives.