Leviticus as Literature
by
Mary Douglas
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0199244197
ISBN-13
9780199244195
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 8th, 2001
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
384 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 14.20 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
IsraelPrehistoryLiterary studies: ancient, classical and medievalLiterary studies: classical, early & medievalBible readings, selections & meditationsJudaismCriticism & exegesis of sacred textsAnthropologyJudaismBible readings, selections and meditationsCriticism and exegesis of sacred texts
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This account of Leviticus presents the biblical work as a literary masterpiece. Seen in an anthropological perspective, Leviticus has a mystical structure which plots the book into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the desert tabernacle, which in turn corresponds to Mount Sinai.
This first full-scale account of Leviticus by a world-renowned anthropologist presents the biblical work as a literary masterpiece. Seen in an anthropological perspective Leviticus has a mystical structure which plots the book into three parts corresponding to the three parts of the desert tabernacle, which in turn corresponds to the parts of Mount Sinai. This completely new reading transforms the interpretation of the purity laws. The pig and other forbidden animals are not abhorrent, they command the same respect due to all God''s creatures. Boldly challenging several traditions of Bible criticism, Mary Douglas claims that Leviticus is not the narrow doctrine of a crabbed professional priesthood but a powerful intellectual statement about a religion which emphasizes God''s justice and compassion.
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