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This book draws on a variety of disciplines to undertake a unique analysis of Leviticus 1–7. Rather than studying the rituals prescribed in Leviticus as arcane historical/theological texts of little interest to the modern reader or as examples of primitive rituals that have no parallel in Western society, this book provides many points of contact between animal sacrifice rituals and various parts...

ANIMAL SACRIFICE TODAY 1. Introduction The first seven chapters of Leviticus prescribe the form for the various types of animal and grain sacrifices to be performed at the Tent of Meeting. For most Western readers these chapters describe events that are far removed from personal experience. Most people cannot even imagine why someone might want to study them. The study of ancient ritual is complicated by a host of factors. First there is the question of language. How do we translate ancient terms
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