Post Biblical Boundaries of the Land of Israel This map features the biblical boundaries of the Land of Israel as described in Genesis 15:18 and Genesis 17:8…. Read More
Post Being Kosher, Being Chosen This introductory statement emphasizes two issues. Firstly, the commandments for restricted eating are given solely to the Children of Israel. Secondly, there is a selection going on here – God… Read More
Post Hold Your Tongue! So begins a detailed description of the rituals involved with purifying someone who has been afflicted with Biblical Leprosy. The original Hebrew word used in the Bible for this affliction… Read More
Post Purity and Impurity, Life and Death This week’s portion continues the discussion of ritual purity. In last week’s portion, the instructions regarding purity revolved around various animals that are considered pure or impure. Those animals which… Read More
Post Purity in the Land Chapter 18 of Leviticus is seemingly a list of dos and don’ts, not unlike many of the rules of purity and impurity listed throughout Leviticus. But at closer examination, there… Read More
