for centuries had symbolized the alienation of sinners from God, was torn in two from top to bottom, in order to demonstrate that the sin barrier had been thrown down by God and the way into his presence opened. Thirty-six hours later God raised Jesus from the dead. He who had been condemned for us in his death was publicly vindicated in his resurrection. It was God’s decisive demonstration that he had not died in vain. All this presents a coherent and logical picture. It gives an explanation of