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Author: Soltau, Henry W.
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CONTENTS.

00.5 - MEMOIR OF THE AUTHOR

THE TABERNACLE.

01 - Division of the Tribe of Levi
02 -The Vail
03 -The Colours
04 - The Riband of Blue
05 - The Rent Vail
06 - The Pillars of the Vail
07 - The Curtains of the Tabernacle
08 - The Loops and Taches
19 - The Curtains of Goats' Hair
10 - The Coverings
11 - The Covering of Badgers' Skins
12 - The Door of the Tabernacle
13 - The Boards and Bars of the Tabernacle
14 - The Atonement Money
15 - The Use of the Atonement Money
16 - The Silver Trumpets
17 - The Floor of the Tabernacle
18 - The Court of the Tabernacle
19 - The Gate of the Court
20 - Pins and Cords
21 - Cords
22 - Materials
23 - The Principal Workmen
24 - The Sabbath
25 - The Free Gifts for the Tabernacle
26 - The Liberal Offerings

THE PRIESTHOOD.

27 - The Service of the Priests
28 - The Priests
29 - The Garments for Glory and Beauty
30 - The Ephod
31 - The Ephod Girdle
32 - The Onyx Stones, Ouches and Chains
33 - The Breastplate
34 - The Sardius
35 - The Topaz
36 - The Carbuncle
37 - The Emerald
38 - The Sapphire
39 - The Diamond
40 - The Ligure
41 - The Agate
42 - The Amethyst
43 - The Beryl
44 - The Onyx
45 - The Jasper
46 - The Memorial
47 - The Urim and the Thummim
48 - The Robe of the Ephod
49 - The Golden Bells and Pomegranates
50 - The Mitre
51 - The Golden Plate
52 - The Embroidered Coat
53 - The Girdle
54 - The Garments for Aaron's Sons
55 - Girdles
56 - The Bonnets
57 - The Linen Breeches
58 - The Rearing up of the Tabernacle
59 - The Cloud
60 - The Consecration of the Priests
61 - The Anointing Oil

THE OFFERINGS.

62 - The Bullock for a Sin-offering
63 - The Ram for the Burnt-offering
64 - The Ram of Consecrations
65 - The Food of the Priests
66 - The Eighth Day Service
67 - The Law of the Burnt-offering
68 - The Day of Atonement
69 - The Holy Linen Garments
70 - The Offerings for Sin
71 - Sprinkling the Blood upon the Mercy-seat
72 - Sprinkling the Incense Altar
73 - The Scapegoat
74 - The Burnt-offering
75 - Concluding Address

Summary

Henry W. Soltau’s The Tabernacle, The Priesthood, and The Offerings offers a comprehensive biblical exposition of the Old Testament's intricate system of worship, focusing on the tabernacle's structure, the priesthood's functions, and the significance of various offerings. The work aims to elucidate how these elements foreshadow and exemplify spiritual truths fulfilled in Christ, emphasizing their enduring spiritual lessons for believers.
Overview of the Tabernacle
Soltau begins by describing the tabernacle as a divine sanctuary designed by God Himself, serving as the earthly dwelling place for His presence among Israel. The detailed description includes its dimensions, construction materials, and layout, which comprises the Outer Court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. The outer court features the Brazen Altar and the Laver, symbolizing sacrifice and cleansing. Moving inward, the Holy Place contains the Golden Candlestick, the Table of Showbread, and the Altar of Incense, representing God's light, provision, and prayer. The innermost sanctuary, the Holy of Holies, houses the Ark of the Covenant and is separated by a veil, signifying the separation between God and man, which can only be approached through specific rites.
Soltau emphasizes that the tabernacle's design is rich in symbolism, with each element pointing toward Christ and His work. The veil, for instance, prefigures Christ's flesh, torn at His crucifixion, opening the way for believers into God's presence. The materials, furnishings, and layout collectively teach spiritual truths about God's holiness, mankind's sinfulness, and the means of reconciliation.
The Priesthood
Central to the work is the priesthood, established to oversee the worship and mediating functions within the tabernacle. Soltau details the roles and qualifications of priests, highlighting the significance of Aaron and his descendants, who were consecrated to serve in sacred duties. The priesthood was characterized by strict sanctity, with specific garments, rituals, and responsibilities designed to uphold God's holiness and facilitate worship.
The High Priest held a unique position, entering the Holy of Holies once a year on the Day of Atonement to offer sacrifices for the people's sins. His garments, including the ephod and breastplate adorned with twelve stones representing the tribes, symbolize spiritual truths and the unity of God's people. Soltau underscores that the priesthood typifies Christ as the ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for believers and offers the perfect sacrifice.
The priestly functions included offering sacrifices, maintaining the lamps, and tending to the altar of incense. These duties pointed to the necessity of atonement, prayer, and holy service. The priesthood’s purity and sanctity serve as lessons for believers about the importance of holiness and service in approaching God.
The Offerings
A significant portion of the work discusses the various offerings prescribed in the Law: burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and trespass offerings. Soltau examines each type, their purposes, and symbolic meanings.

Burnt Offerings: Completely consumed, symbolizing total surrender and devotion to God.
Meal Offerings: Consisting of fine flour and oil, representing dedication and gratitude.
Peace Offerings: Celebrating fellowship with God and fellow men, emphasizing communion.
Sin Offerings: Addressing sin and impurity, pointing to the need for atonement.
Trespass Offerings: Dealing with guilt and restitution.

Soltau highlights that these offerings collectively illustrate the principles of atonement, reconciliation, and fellowship with God. They also serve as foreshadows of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, which perfectly fulfills all the types and shadows of the Old Testament system.
Spiritual Lessons and Fulfillment in Christ
Throughout the work, Soltau underscores that the entire structure and ritual of the tabernacle, priesthood, and offerings find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. He is presented as the true High Priest, the perfect Sacrifice, and the means of access into God's presence. The spiritual lessons derived from these Old Testament elements emphasize the importance of sanctity, faith, obedience, and worship.
In conclusion, Soltau’s The Tabernacle, The Priesthood, and The Offerings provides a detailed biblical exposition that not only explains the physical and ceremonial aspects of Israel’s worship system but also reveals their deeper spiritual significance pointing to Christ’s redemptive work. It encourages believers to understand the richness of God’s plan for salvation and to approach Him with reverence, faith, and gratitude.

　