If we were to state the motto of the book of Leviticus, it might best be described as You shall be holy for I, the LORD your God, am holy (Lev. 19:2). There are many instructions for sacrifice ...

The contents of Leviticus are diverse but unified by the theme of holiness. The first seven chapters delineate the major types of sacrifices undertaken by Israelites individually and as a community.

Daniel Harrell delivers this week's inspiration on the Spirituality page. Jan. 21, 2011 — -- I'm a minister, and not too long ago I led a small group from my former church in Boston through an ...

The most elaborate, comprehensive and effective system for the prevention of animal cruelty was not invented by the FDA or even PETA; it was devised by the Book of Leviticus. This may seem a strange ...

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IN the Old Testament time, the obligations were two types and were mandatory (compulsory) and none attracted greater importance than the other. These were (1) offerings (sacrifices) of animals and (2) ...