levituse

Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible and the Torah. It is traditionally attributed to Moses and presents a system of laws and priestly regulations governing worship, sacrifice, and ritual purity for the community of Israel, especially the Levitical priests.

Structurally, Leviticus is usually divided into sections on the offerings (burnt offerings, grain offerings, fellowship offerings); the priesthood and ceremonies (ordination of Aaron, priestly purity, dietary laws); ritual cleanliness and illness; and the Holiness Code (a suite of laws emphasizing moral and ritual holiness, including the famous exhortation "You shall be holy, for I the LORD am holy"). The book also contains detailed instructions for atonement and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur).

Scholarly perspectives often view Leviticus as a product of the late biblical period, compiled from priestly sources during or after the Babylonian exile. Its language is formal and legal, using didactic mandates and case law. The book has been central to Jewish law, shaping sacrificial practice in the Temple era and influencing ritual and ethical concepts in Judaism and Christian theology through references and typology.