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The Book of Leviticus is believed to have been written by an anonymous author now known as the Priestly Source, who is generally believed to have lived during the time of the Babylonian Exile. Leviticus gives a very priestly point of view and includes many laws that were also fundamental to the religion of their Persian masters. Leviticus was written for the Jews so that when they returned to Jerusalem they knew and understood the laws of Judaism.

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Leviticus, which according to tradition was written by Moses (Deuteronomy 31:24), is intended for the Israelites. Its laws apply to them; both to the kohanim (such as ch.21) and to the entire people (such as ch.11,17,18,19,20,23,25, and 26).

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Book of Leviticus in the Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew.


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There are 859 versus in the book of Leviticus. Those 859 versus are spread out over 27 chapters. Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament.


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What is the fourth book of the Old Testament?

The fourth book of the Old Testament is the Book of Numbers. It follows the book of Leviticus and focuses on the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the edge of the promised land.

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