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What book of the Old Testament is composed mainly of priestly laws?
The book is called Leviticus . the name comes from Levi priest.
Old testament priest?
Aaron (Exodus) , Eli (book of Samuel 1),
What does the book Leviticus explain?
Literally, "Leviticus" means "of priests" (Kohanim).Leviticus (Vayikra) is the third book of the Torah (Five Books of Moses). It covers the topics of sacrifices, kosher-laws, ritual purity and impurity, laws against incest, laws of the kohanim, festivals, the seventh year and the Yovel (Jubilee year), and more.
What two books of the bible are named after priests?
Answer: Leviticus and I & II Samuel. Explained: Levi was the first priest. The tribe of Levites, which were named after him, were the only tribe from which Hebrew priests were to be chosen. Leviticus literally means "The book of the Levites" and contains all the laws concerning the priests and their duties. So technically Leviticus is named after Levi, the first priest. The only other books on the Bible named after a priest is I & II Samuel.
What type of book is Leviticus in the bible?
Leviticus is a book of laws.
Why did the high priest carry incense into the holy of holies?
Because God commanded it (Leviticus ch.16). It was an act of atonement (ibid).
What did you agree with in the book of Leviticus?
Some people agree with the book Leviticus. I like the book of Leviticus because it is real and it happened.
Why is the book of Leviticus called the book of atonement?
The short answer is: The Levites were a special group of Hebrews set aside by God as Priests for the performance of ceremonial cleansing, offerings, and sacrifices, for the Hebrew people (Israelites). The Book of Leviticus is called the Book of Atonement because it contains very specific instructions to the Priests (Levites) for the carrying out of all the aforementioned duties, as well as specific instruction for the carrying out of the yearly Day of Atonement by the selected High Priest from among the Levites. One person who met God's requirements was selected High Priest for that year, and had the sole responsibility of the offering of the once a year sacrifice of a "lamb without blemish" to God as the atoning sacrifice for all of the Hebrew people within the "Holiest of Holies", the most sacred part of the Temple, wherein only the High Priest was allowed.
What did you disagree with in the book of Leviticus?
There is not much I would disagree with in the book of Leviticus. This is a narrative from the Bible.
What is the book after the book of exodus?
Leviticus.
Who was chosen by God to be high priest in the book of exodus?
Aaron.
What is the abbreviation used for the book of Leviticus?
Leviticus is abbreviated Lev
