"Christians struggle in understanding the relevance of large parts of the Old Testament. This is particularly true of matters concerning the worship of ancient Israel. In this beautifully conceived work, Longman has illuminated the priestly material of the Old Testament in a way that makes it theologically relevant for today. I heartily recommend this work."
- Bruce K. Waltke

"One of the most urgent needs of the church is to grasp how the many parts of the Bible fit together to make one ‘story-line’ that culminates in Jesus Christ. This series of books goes a long way toward meeting that need. Written at a thoughtful but popular level, it deserves wide circulation."
- D. A. Carson

"Old Testament conceptions of worship must be understood in light of how the death and resurrection of Christ bring these conceptions to a heightened sense of clarity and fulfillment. Longman creatively and clearly brings together the Old Testament data within such a biblical theological grid. His insights will be of immediate relevance for Christians concerned about the nature of worship not only in the Old Testament but also today."
- Peter Enns

"This contribution to the Gospel in the Old Testament series addresses the issue of worship with particular emphasis upon seeing Christ in both his person and work as the fulfillment of Israel's worship. As a means towards lucidity and clarity, Longman structures his discussion around four central characteristics of Old Testament worship, namely sacred space, sacred acts, sacred people, and sacred time. Sacred space refers to those God-ordained locations where he chooses to reveal himself. Longman treats the sacrificial system under the category of sacred acts and the nation of Israel under sacred people. Under the fourth and final category, the author deals with sacred time and presents a redemptive-historical discussion on the Sabbath. All of these culminate in Jesus Christ and his church. Longman's volume is helpful for those wishing to deepen their understanding of redemptive history."
- Jeff Waddington

"At last a series on the Old Testament designed to provide reliable exposition, biblical theology, and a focus on Christ. These books should be like manna in the desert to pastors, preachers, teachers, and many individual Christians who struggle to come to terms with how to read the Old Testament."
- Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary