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Leviticus
How a holy God dwells with an unholy people — through blood, separation, and grace.
- Author
- Moses
- Audience
- The priestly nation Israel
- Date
- c. 1445 BC
- Chapters
- 27
Purpose
To instruct Israel how a holy God may be approached and how a redeemed people may live holy.
Key Themes
- Holiness
- Sacrifice
- Atonement
- Cleanness
Key Verses
“Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.”
“For the life of the flesh is in the blood... it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.”
Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection
The recurring imperative 'Be holy, for I am holy' is the textual heart of the Holiness Movement. The Anderson tradition reads Leviticus as God's pattern of cleansing fulfilled inwardly in the New Covenant.
Chapter Insight
Jump into any chapter for cross-references and a Wesleyan reflection.