Touching the Hem: An Inquiry into Sanctification, by Race MoChridhe
Jesus’ sanctity lies not in being set apart from the world, but in being set apart from the distinction between the sacred and the secular. The author of Hebrews proclaims Him the new high priest, who has entered into the Most Holy Place “once for all” (9:12) by means of His own blood, which will “purify our consciences from acts that lead to death,” or “from useless rituals” (9:14). A certain double meaning is probably intended here...