Comparison of Exodus 22.19 with the later legislation of Leviticus 20.15–16 raises a number of difficulties as to how the former text should be interpreted. It is suggested that this… Click to show full abstract
Comparison of Exodus 22.19 with the later legislation of Leviticus 20.15–16 raises a number of difficulties as to how the former text should be interpreted. It is suggested that this sole sexual crime in the Book of the Covenant was designed to prevent a physical union with Yahweh through intercourse with a sacrificial animal.
               
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