Leviticus focuses on religious laws and rituals for Israel’s community and priesthood. It details regulations on sacrifices, purity, morality, and holiness, underscoring the Israelites’ call to be a holy people.

Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses. The scholarly view is that it reflects the concerns of priestly traditions edited over time.

Date Written: Likely compiled in the late exilic or post-exilic period (approximately 6th–4th century BCE).

Context: Leviticus is part of the Priestly material of the Torah. It situates Israel’s worship (centered on the Tabernacle/Temple) as the bond between God and His people, reflecting concerns of the restored community after exile.