follow the story of the golden calf, are concerned with fashioning the various artistic elements required for Israel’s worship. In these chapters God expressly lays out a plan for the construction of beautiful objects that are to aid in Israel’s worship life. Craftsmen are called together and empowered with skill in the various arts. Precious stones are cut and set into place; luxurious garments are woven for the use of the priests. Later, in the story of the building of Solomon’s temple, God commands