Leviticus is among the least appreciated books of the Christian canon. Nonetheless, it is essential for biblical theology. In particular, Leviticus speaks of the concept of the holiness of God and the need for atoning sacrifice for sin. That in turn provides the conceptual framework for understanding the atoning work of Jesus Christ. The title “Leviticus” is derived through the Latin Vulgate from the early Greek translation, the Septuagint, that labels this book Leuitikon,
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