FAQ ID # 4686 - I understand that the sacrificial system in the Old Testament shows us our position before God (apart from Christ) and much of the symbolizm in the offerings that Jesus fulfilled, but what was the purpose of the priests being commanded at times and allowed at times to eat portions of the offerings and only in a holy place? It seems that when the systems was running properly that would be a lot of food. How much if any were they allowed to take home and what did they do with all those skins? Also can you recommend a commentary that explains how this system operated ( how many animals were they sacrificing and what did they do with all the blood etc. ) and what it symbolized in more depth.

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I understand that the sacrificial system in the Old Testament shows us our position before God (apart from Christ) and much of the symbolizm in the offerings that Jesus fulfilled, but what was the purpose of the priests being commanded at times and allowed at times to eat portions of the offerings and only in a holy place? It seems that when the systems was running properly that would be a lot of food. How much if any were they allowed to take home and what did they do with all those skins? Also can you recommend a commentary that explains how this system operated ( how many animals were they sacrificing and what did they do with all the blood etc. ) and what it symbolized in more depth.

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Try The Tabernacle Priesthood and Offerings by I.M. Haldeman or The Temple Its Ministry and Services by Alfred Edersheim. It seems like a lot of meat from sacrifices, but there were a lot of priests serving as well. When you consider that whole tribe of Levi was supported by the temple service, that puts it into perspective.

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