Book contents
- The Theology of the Book of Leviticus
- Old Testament Theology
- The Theology of the Book of Leviticus
- Copyright page
- Contents
- General Editors’ Preface
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 The Sacred World
- Chapter 2 Sin, Sacrifice, and Atonement (Leviticus 1–7, 16)
- Chapter 3 Purity and Impurity (Leviticus 11–15)
- Chapter 4 Inhabiting Sacred Space (Leviticus 8–10, 24–27)
- Chapter 5 Love Your Neighbor (Leviticus 17–22)
- Chapter 6 Living in Sacred Time (Leviticus 23)
- Chapter 7 Leviticus in the Old Testament and Beyond
- Further Reading
- Index
Chapter 2 - Sin, Sacrifice, and Atonement (Leviticus 1–7, 16)
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 July 2025
Book contents
- The Theology of the Book of Leviticus
- Old Testament Theology
- The Theology of the Book of Leviticus
- Copyright page
- Contents
- General Editors’ Preface
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 The Sacred World
- Chapter 2 Sin, Sacrifice, and Atonement (Leviticus 1–7, 16)
- Chapter 3 Purity and Impurity (Leviticus 11–15)
- Chapter 4 Inhabiting Sacred Space (Leviticus 8–10, 24–27)
- Chapter 5 Love Your Neighbor (Leviticus 17–22)
- Chapter 6 Living in Sacred Time (Leviticus 23)
- Chapter 7 Leviticus in the Old Testament and Beyond
- Further Reading
- Index
Summary
Atonement is a critical component of the cultic system described in Leviticus 1–7 and 16. Purification of sin and thanksgiving offerings shape the worship of Israel. This chapter describes the theology of sacrifice and atonement in Leviticus, the specific offerings, and how atonement has been interpreted by later commentators.
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