Author: Paul Blake

Does Ritual Law Exist? – Part 2 by Paul Blake   In Part 1, it was explained that scholars have essentially rejected the “categories of law” such as ritual, moral, civil, etc. A major concern is that these categories are essentially not found in Scripture.  The words appear either occasionally … or not at all in numerous instances. When they do appear, the usage is not necessarily relate...

Does Ritual Law Exist? – Part 1 by Paul Blake Origins of Ritual Law When discussing Scriptural ethics – law, sin, obedience, etc. – the conversation usually includes the categorization of laws.  The most frequently used categories are ritual law, moral law, ceremonial law, judicial law, and civil law. These categories have been widespread for centuries, but they may not have existed during t...