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Name: Leviticus (Hebrew: wayyiqra, "and he called")
Author: various, but attributed to Moses
Dates: various
Leviticus:
Leviticus, the third book in the Pentateuch, is called wayyiqra in Hebrew, which means
"and he summoned," based upon the opening words. The primary themes in Leviticus deal
with matters of concern to the priesthood. Such matters include proceedures for sacrificial
offerings, ritual purity, celebration of holy days, the preparation of food
(kosher), etc..
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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