The Theology of the Book of Numbers

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Josef Forsling (University College Stockholm)

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Cambridge University Press
31 August 2026

Religion & beliefs; Old Testaments; Christian theology; Judaism: sacred texts; Judaism: theology

Series: Old Testament Theology

The Book of Numbers is an enigmatic Old Testament text, as it challenges traditional notions of theological interpretation. In this volume, Josef Forsling offers a fresh approach to the study of this Biblical book. Bringing a narrative perspective in dialogue with historical research to his study, he analyzes Numbers as a narrative anthology composed of laws, rules, poems, and prophecy. Considering its setting in the desert and the plot of the 40-year wandering, he highlights its themes and motifs regarding generational change, sin, disobedience, maturity, and blessing. Forsling also examines the characters of Numbers and explores its theology of purity and holiness via insights from recent research on emotions.

Importantly, his volume also provides an overview of the reception history of Numbers. Written in a non-technical and accessible style, The Theology of Numbers serves as an ideal introduction to one of the most important challenging books of the Hebrew Bible.

By: Josef Forsling (University College Stockholm)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781108822855
ISBN 10: 1108822851
Series: Old Testament Theology
Pages: 275
Publication Date: 31 August 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Josef Forsling is Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the Stockholm School of Theology, University College Stockholm.