The anchor Bible vol.3 Leviticus 1-16: A new translation with introduction and commentary

Milgrom, Jacob (1923-2010)

The anchor Bible vol.3 Leviticus 1-16: A new translation with introduction and commentary Jacob Milgrom - 1st. - U.S.A Doubleday 1991 - 1163tr. Hardcover 24cm

Traverses the shoals of legal thought and liturgical practice in ancient Israel. The author explains the role of the Tabernacle of the Wilderness as the all-important center of Israelite worship, the locus of the priestly orders, and practices of purity to which the congregation repaired for penitence and reconciliation, restoration and renewal.

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Bible -- Leviticus, I-XVI -- Commentaries

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