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Explore a groundbreaking perspective on the Old Testament with Leviticus As Literature from Oxford University Press. This work provides the first full-scale account of the book by a world-renowned anthropologist, presenting the biblical text as a literary masterpiece rather than just a collection of laws. By applying an anthropological lens, the author reveals a mystical structure that connects the book to the three parts of the desert tabernacle and Mount Sinai. This fresh reading changes how readers understand the purity laws. Instead of viewing forbidden animals like the pig as merely abhorrent, this study suggests they command the same respect due to all of God's creatures. This book offers a bold challenge to many established traditions of Bible criticism. It is an essential resource for students of religion, theology, and biblical literature who want to see the Old Testament through a new, structured, and academic framework. Perfect for those interested in the intersection of anthropology and sacred texts.

Key Features

Anthropological Perspective: Offers a unique reading of the biblical work through the lens of a world-renowned anthropologist.

Literary Analysis: Presents the book of Leviticus as a literary masterpiece with a sophisticated and mystical structure.

New Interpretation of Laws: Transforms the understanding of purity laws and the status of forbidden animals.

Structural Connections: Connects the text to the three parts of the desert tabernacle and Mount Sinai.

Academic Rigor: Provides a bold challenge to existing traditions within the field of Bible criticism.

Oxford University Press Quality: Published by a leading academic press for reliable and scholarly content.

Product Specifications
Brand
Oxford University Press
Format
paperback
ASIN
0199244197
Category
Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Bible > Bible Studies > Old Testament > Criticism & Interpretation
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 May 2001
Listed Since
12 February 2007

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