From priestly Torah to Pentateuch

Mohr Siebeck

2007

XVIII, 697 p.

Forschungen zum Alten Testament. Reihe 2 ; 25

Includes bibliographical references (p. [621]-660) and indexes

Partial contents: Introduction: The book of Leviticus and the priestly account of Israel's origins in Genesis-Exodus -- A first approach to the composition of Leviticus: structure and theme of the book -- Institution of the sacricial cult (Leviticus 1-10) -- Purity and purification of the community: Leviticus 11-16 -- From priestly Torah to Pentateuch: the composition of the "Holiness Code" (Leviticus 17-26) -- Inner-biblical exegesis in Leviticus 10 and editorial closure of the book -- Summary and conclusions: From priestly Torah to Pentateuch

Review: "Christophe Nihan offers a detailed discussion of the book of Leviticus. The author combines literary, historical and anthropological approaches in order to shed new light on the meaning of the various rituals and laws contained in this book, as well as on the process that led to the composition of Leviticus and its inclusion in the Pentateuch."--BOOK JACKET

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