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#325
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tffan (01/07/2013) [-] 
REPOST: funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/4200131/Perry/
I have already disproved the fallacy of this repost in the original OC. Allow me to reiterate myself. Yes I have a degree in theology but it isn't that hard to fact check.
"Leviticus was written for the Levites, who were the priests of Israel. It contained life lessons AS WELL as strict codes and rules to live by that God set forth to protect his people from messy situations. For example they were not allowed to eat pork because they wouldn't be able to cook the meat properly and kill all the bacteria.
The mixing of wools and linens in clothing was strictly for the priests as a sign of holiness. A uniform code if you will. (See Exodus 28:6) I guarantee that no one that goes on here is a levitical priest that practices the Old Law. As such this rule or any other levitical rule that applies to sacrifices, dress code, and non-moral applications, doesn't apply to us today."
Original comment: funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/4200131/Perry/82#82
I have already disproved the fallacy of this repost in the original OC. Allow me to reiterate myself. Yes I have a degree in theology but it isn't that hard to fact check.
"Leviticus was written for the Levites, who were the priests of Israel. It contained life lessons AS WELL as strict codes and rules to live by that God set forth to protect his people from messy situations. For example they were not allowed to eat pork because they wouldn't be able to cook the meat properly and kill all the bacteria.
The mixing of wools and linens in clothing was strictly for the priests as a sign of holiness. A uniform code if you will. (See Exodus 28:6) I guarantee that no one that goes on here is a levitical priest that practices the Old Law. As such this rule or any other levitical rule that applies to sacrifices, dress code, and non-moral applications, doesn't apply to us today."
Original comment: funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/4200131/Perry/82#82
#359 to #325
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N. Korean citizen (01/07/2013) [-]
That is simply not true. First of all, multiple times in Leviticus, such as the second verse, God specifically tells Moses to address Israel, not just the Levites. Nowhere does it say that it is only directed to them. Many of the dietary laws, which are followed by all Jews, are contained within Leviticus. A large number of the 613 mitzvot, which all Jews were expected to follow, are contained in Leviticus. Unless you can present some evidence to show that Leviticus was only meant to be followed by the Priests, this seems like some bullshit excuse concocted by Christians to get out of following inconvenient Old Testament Law.
#382 to #359
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tffan (01/07/2013) [-] Yes, the book is a body of law but it does contain some historical narrative. You have to remember that at the time Leviticus was written it didn't have these narratives and was solely a book of laws and protocols. All lot of the Old testament books went through plenty of revisions and additions before they were finalized.
You want proof that Leviticus was aimed towards the priests? Who do you think the book was named after? The Levites. And what were the Levites sole occupation? Priests.
And what did priests do besides keep the sacrificial traditions? They made sure Israel was clean, pure, and holy to the best of their ability by setting an example.
Leviticus was indeed written by a Levite, Moses, and given to the Levites, but, no one said they were forbidden from sharing the books contents. Just because something was geared towards certain people or subjects doesn't mean that others can't glean from it.
An excellent example is the book, The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It was written thousands of years ago by a Chinese general on conducting warfare using strategy and tactical ability. Guess what? Even though it was meant for teaching others about war it used today as a handbook on conducting business. And it is a really good read.
You want proof that Leviticus was aimed towards the priests? Who do you think the book was named after? The Levites. And what were the Levites sole occupation? Priests.
And what did priests do besides keep the sacrificial traditions? They made sure Israel was clean, pure, and holy to the best of their ability by setting an example.
Leviticus was indeed written by a Levite, Moses, and given to the Levites, but, no one said they were forbidden from sharing the books contents. Just because something was geared towards certain people or subjects doesn't mean that others can't glean from it.
An excellent example is the book, The Art of War by Sun Tzu. It was written thousands of years ago by a Chinese general on conducting warfare using strategy and tactical ability. Guess what? Even though it was meant for teaching others about war it used today as a handbook on conducting business. And it is a really good read.
#394 to #382
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N. Korean citizen (01/07/2013) [-]
Okay, again, throughout the entire book, God tells Moses to proclaim these things to all of Israel. If God's commanding you to tell everyone about this, I think it's safe to say that it's intended for everyone to follow. Meanwhile, he specifically adresses the Levites by name when discussing how to perform sacrifices (something that would be intended specifically for the priests). If the entire thing is directed at Israel, and he only addresses the Levites specifically at certain points, then it's safe to assume that those points are the ones specifically directed at the Levites. Also, the original name of the book is Vayikra, Hebrew for "And he called." The modern name with its reference to the Levites only came in to use around the time of the New Testament.
So, basically, we're left with a book called "And He Called," which is directed explicitly to Israel, with only certain parts directed explicitly to the Levites. I think we can safely say that the laws contained in it (with the exception of those explicitly directed at the Levites) were not required only of the priests.
So, basically, we're left with a book called "And He Called," which is directed explicitly to Israel, with only certain parts directed explicitly to the Levites. I think we can safely say that the laws contained in it (with the exception of those explicitly directed at the Levites) were not required only of the priests.
#411 to #394
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tffan (01/07/2013) [-] You're missing an important point. The book is mostly directed at the Levitical priests because the priests play a key role in performing the duties of atonement, rituals, sacrifices, and holiness required by the people to uphold. And it's not "only certain parts" that are directed at priests. Besides chapters 6-10, and 21, where ever sacrifices, rituals, and the like are mention, priests are usually mention afterward and that makes a good majority of the book.
This book is aimed at the priests (I did not say strictly for and never did) because as priests of Israel they had the highest responsibility of holding and up-keeping God's personal set of laws and protocols. You'd think that after God personally set forth all these laws that the first people you'd want to pay attention to these laws would be the priests.
And I never disagreed with you on Leviticus being shared with the Israelites. Quit trying to find arguments that aren't there. And why don't you log in instead of hiding.
This book is aimed at the priests (I did not say strictly for and never did) because as priests of Israel they had the highest responsibility of holding and up-keeping God's personal set of laws and protocols. You'd think that after God personally set forth all these laws that the first people you'd want to pay attention to these laws would be the priests.
And I never disagreed with you on Leviticus being shared with the Israelites. Quit trying to find arguments that aren't there. And why don't you log in instead of hiding.
