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Reading Leviticus

By Sawyer, John F. A.

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Reading Leviticus

By Sawyer, John F. A.

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Until recently Leviticus has been read, especially in Christian circles, as part of a 'priestly' work with a predominantly prescriptive and ritualistic agenda. In this volume of papers read at a colloquium held in honour of Mary Douglas at Lancaster University in 1995, experts in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish law, comparative law, classical literature and social anthropology raise challenging questions about the composition, context and purpose of the book. Can it be read as an autonomous literary unit? How significant are its unique ethical insights? Is it law or narrative? Does it reflect actual Second Temple Period practice? How is it related to the Mishnah?
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
298
Release Date:
1996-10-01
Publication Date:
1996-10-01
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1850756287
ISBN13:
9781850756286
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
614 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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