Leviticus as Literature

Leviticus as Literature

by Mary Douglas
Leviticus as Literature

Leviticus as Literature

by Mary Douglas

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Overview

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, both corresponding 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780191518386
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication date: 11/26/1999
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Lexile: 1300L (what's this?)
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

University College London (Emeritus)

Table of Contents

1. The Ancient Religion
2. Two Styles of Thought
3. Two Styles of Writing
4. Mountain, Tabernacle, Body in Leviticus 1-7
5. The Totally Reformed Religion
6. Oracles Support Divine Justice
7. Land Animals, Pure and Impure
8. Other Living Beings
9. Atonement for Sick Bodies
10. The Two Screens
11. Inside the House/Book of God
12. Inside the Holy of Holies

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