As it's name implies, Leviticus deals with rules and regulations for the Levitical priesthood, in which the writer(s)' primary concern is holiness. In Leviticus, holiness is ascribed to God, and to people. Regarding God, Levitical holiness has to do with his otherness - his difference from you and me and the rest of creation. Regarding people, Levitical holiness has to do with our obedience to God's commands.Either way, Leviticus speaks to Israel's interest in holiness.
Leviticus is where we lose some people. Some, understandably, have a little trouble getting through the detailed (and sometimes repetitive) information. Consider Leviticus a guidebook for experiencing God's presence (holiness is required), and for how to be readmitted into God's presence once we've messed up.
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