Another Old Testament event that prefigures the sacrament of reconciliation is in Genesis 4. ... It is the priest who makes atonement, which means to remove an obstacle to reconciliation.

In order to make this clear, we must understand that the primary role of the priest is to offer sacrifice. “Now every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices…” (Hebrews 8:3).

Fr. David Paternostro, SJ, reflects on the apparent "contradiction" present in the Old Testament compared to Mark's Gospel concerning the application of God's law.

'Testament: The Story of Moses,' a three-part series on Netflix, blends scripted recreations with talking-head interviews to recap the Old Testament.