The book of Leviticus originally formed part of a larger whole comprising what are now the first four or five books of the Old Testament. Its name is descriptive - 'the Levitical book' being about the personnel of the temple, all of whom were supposed to be descended from Levi. In one way the description is accurate, since the material was produced among the priesthood which had survived the fall of Judah to the Babylonians in 587 BC as a manual of instruction for its members. However, since priests in Israel gradually emerged as leaders of the nation, the book of Leviticus is also directed at the laity and, by the promulgation of laws set in a historical narrative, intended to instruct them in their religious and civil obligations.
| ISBN: | 9780521097734 |
| Publication date: | 29th April 1976 |
| Author: | J R Porter |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 244 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Bible Commentaries: Old Testament 32 Volume Set |
| Genres: |
Christianity Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts |
The book of Leviticus originally formed part of a larger whole comprising what are now the first four or five books of the Old Testament. Its name is descriptive - 'the Levitical book' being about the personnel of the temple, all of whom were supposed to be descended from Levi. In one way the description is accurate, since the material was produced among the priesthood which had survived the fall of Judah to the Babylonians in 587 BC as a manual of instruction for its members. However, since priests in Israel gradually emerged as leaders of the nation, the book of Leviticus is also directed at the laity and, by the promulgation of laws set in a historical narrative, intended to instruct them in their religious and civil obligations.
Leviticus features in the following genres: Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Leviticus is available in Paperback
Leviticus was written by J R Porter and published by Cambridge University Press
Leviticus has 244 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Bible Commentaries: Old Testament 32 Volume Set series