Leviticus

Tremper Longman III & Raymond B. Dillard
An Introduction to the Old Testament

Leviticus is the third part of the Pentateuch. The concluding chapters of Exodus that focus on the construction of the tabernacle (chaps. 25-40) lead naturally to the opening of Leviticus, which describes the various sacrifices performed in the Holy Place (chaps. 1-7). The name Leviticus comes from the Septuagint via the Vulgate and highlights the main subject matter. The name means “pertaining to the Levites,” and although that tribe as such is not emphasized throughout the book, the priestly subject matter renders the title appropriate. The Hebrew title, like those of the other books of the Pentateuch, derives from the initial words of the book. Leviticus is thus wayyiqrâ’, “And he called.” read more...