Leviticus as literature / Mary Douglas.

Author: Douglas, Mary, 1921-2007, author.

ImprintOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

Imprint1999

Descriptionxv, 280 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Note:The ancient religion -- Two styles of thought -- Two styles of writing -- Mountain, tabernacle, body in Leviticus 1-7 -- The totally reformed religion -- Oracles support divine justice -- Land animals, pure and impure -- Other living beings -- Atonement for sick bodies -- The two screens -- Inside the house/book of God -- Inside the holy of holies.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-264) and indexes.

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