But Sklar rightly observes that “Leviticus does more than answer questions raised by its immediate literary and historical context. It also casts a vision rooted in the Bible’s larger story and, in particular, in creation. Indeed, God’s purpose for his people in Leviticus is in many ways a return to his purpose for humanity in creation. This may be seen in terms of separation, blessing and calling.”36 Leviticus “casts a vision that takes the Israelites back to the Lord’s intent for humanity from