Leviticus finds its greatest relevance for Christian theology in the sacrifices that needed to be continually offered to God to maintain covenant relationship. Without reference to sacrifice in Leviticus, we cannot fully comprehend the passion of Jesus. Hebrews 9 appeals to the institution of sacrifice and understands Jesus as both the high priest and the sacrificial offering that restores right relationship to God. The well-worn Christian belief that we are “saved by the blood of the lamb” has its