Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus

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Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus presents a rhetorical analysis revealing how Aaronide high priests and their allies crafted the text to legitimize their control over Jewish and Samaritan ritual offerings. It argues that the persuasive intent behind Leviticus 1-16 served to solidify the power of two priestly dynasties during Second Temple Judaism. This dynamic not only enhanced the authority of the priests but also established Leviticus as a foundational scripture in Near Eastern and Western religious traditions, marking a significant shift in religious authority and text.