LEVITICUS, BOOK OF

The third book of the Hebrew Pentateuch is Leviticus, the title of which suggests "that which pertains to the tribe of Levi." This Mosaic document provides information regarding the sacrifices, the priesthood, purifications, and festivals of the law of Moses. Many of these institutions were typical, pointing to Christ and the N.T. system. The idea of "atonement" is prominent (thirty-six times).

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