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Leviticus (3rd book in the Old Testament).

Author.
Moses.

Main point.
God gave laws to His people so that they would honour Him and live healthy lives.

Main people.
Moses, Aaron, Aaron's sons.

Special features.
Describes several kinds of offerings, including those for guilt, grain, sin, and fellowship. Explains why two of Aaron's sons were burned to death when they did a burnt offering wrong. Tells what God has to say about getting rid of mildew. Gives instructions for the first Day of Atonement; still a major Jewish holiday. Shows that God loves celebrations as much as laws when he called for various feasts.

Date.
1445-1444 B.C.

How many chapters?
27 chapters.

How the Book got its name.
The word Leviticus indicates that the book is a handbook for the Levites, the priests of God's people.