CHRISTIANITY: FALSE TEACHING,
FALSE DOCTRINE
In
the name of God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.
In the Book of Exodus we see the formal
organization of the Levitical Priesthood. Thus, in the last chapters of Exodus
(28-29) and Leviticus 8 we have the record of the founding of the Aaronic order
of Priests. God chose the tribe of Levi as the priestly tribe. However they
were to serve and assist the Levities of the Aaronic blood-line who were
ordained as Priests. (See Numbers 3 and Exodus 32:26-29 and Numbers 8:16).
Meanwhile, the Book of Leviticus
reveals the particular commands toward the Hebrew health needs and problems.
Leviticus is closely associated with Exodus and Numbers in historical
continuity. But it differs from them in that the purely historical element is
subordinate too legal and ritual considerations.
It is also noted that Leviticus holds
the laws by which the religious and civil organizations for the early church in
Canaan would be regulated. We also note the difference in Leviticus and
Deuteronomy. The book of Deuteronomy is a popular exposition of Levitical Law.
Thus Leviticus contains technical measures, direction for the Priesthood in the
conduct of worship and the regulation of social life.
As the Priesthood was ordained, the
Priestly code became evident throughout the post exilic period. As an extensive
manual on public health the centralized power of the priesthood it began to
define illness and health for the Hebrew nation.
Due to the threat of impurity the
chronically ill were restricted access to the temple. (See Leviticus 13-14 and
2 Samuel 5:8). The laws concerning pure foods were noted as a means for good
health. However it is noted that motives for these laws may not always be found
in good health practices (Daniel 1:15).
The impurity laws as they set, social
boundaries could also be used to set certain boundaries and remove the
chronically ill from society. Leprosy was noted in a wide variety of people.
Here the Priestly code removed a great responsibility for those gravely ill.
Thus, healing would come to a future utopia noted in Ezekiel 47:12 and Isaiah
35:5-6 also see Revelation 22:1-2.
Those that were excluded from society
because of illness often when removed from sickness they were readmitted to the
community. In Leviticus 7:11-36 we see the Thanksgiving or well-being
offerings. These offerings usually came after an illness. They may also serve
to note that a person had been allowed to re- enter society and not be
ostracized.
Meanwhile, who cared for the sick?
Various types of folk-healers were evident especially during the early second
Temple period. However, midwives may have been the most common people to
administer health care needs. (See Exodus 1:15-21).
Is there a precedent for religious
leaders, Priests/Ministers/Preachers acting as healers? Do many religious
leaders that claim a special relationship with God also claim to have healing
power? Is there any reason to believe that God has ordained any efforts to
commercialize the Church and His Healing power?
Cont. Part 3:
Miracles How They Relate To Healing
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