Why is holiness presented as separation for God’s purposes rather than isolation from society?
Why Holiness is Presented as Separation for God’s Purposes Rather Than Isolation from Society in Deuteronomy In the book of Deuteronomy, holiness is a central theme tied directly to Israel’s covenant relationship with God. The text repeatedly emphasizes that the Israelites are to be a “holy people” (Deuteronomy 7:6, 14:2)…