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Reading Leviticus (Journal For The Study Of The Old Testament Supplement Series)

John F. A. Sawyer, Andrew Mein, Claudia V. Camp

Hardback 1996-09-01

Publisher Description

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?>

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Publisher Description

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?>

Koorong Code99307
ISBN1850756287
EAN9781850756286
Pages298
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryCommentaries, Old Testament
Sub-CategoryLeviticus
PublisherSheffield Academic Press
Publication DateSep 1996
Dimensions17 x 156 x 234mm
Weight0.594kg