ndent form of cleansing after the pattern of the latest sacri-
cial law (perhaps introduced to supersede the old form, or because it was becoming obsolete), which the compiler has combined with eee the link §>, For originally a second shaving % could hardly have been required. Moreover, although the present arrangement is meant to suggest that the first cleansing only admitted to the camp, there is no higher rade of sanctity conferred in 20, only he shall be clean as
fore. The clause 34 which leads up to this view contradicts 30, 1421-82 is a supplement, as it has a separate colophon (ef. 128), —1483-52 js a fresh supplement;independcent of 1347-59, for it combines the mode of cleansing in 1428 and 9-20, and has other marks of later origin.
15: On secretions.—This chapter by its tedious repetitions suggests a later date than most of Pt. But only twice does a clause recall P¢, i.e. in 1 and * unto the door of the tent of meeting, and this is a frequent gloss. The sacrificial ritual enjoined does not go beyond the prescriptions of 5, and is omitted in the case of normal secretions. The case of 12 is similar.
In 15318 we catch an echo of Ph; and 810 (RVm: when they defile my dwelling that is in the midst of t. ), which most naturally refers to the gracious inhabitation of the land by its Divine Lord, recalls a time when the visible structure had not been elevated to the place it occupies in Ps, monopolizing the term dwelling.
16 (Appendix): On the Day of Atonement.—This is not the place to discuss the historical origins of the great Jewish fast. See art. ATONEMENT (DAY OF). It must suffice to support briefly the analysis given above, which takes a middle course between the conservative view that 16 is an early homo- geneous whole, and the radical view that no part of it is even as early as P*. (1) It is possible to disentangle a main thread of ordinance providing for the cleansing of the holy place, and the tent of meeting, and the altar, and for a solemn atone- ment tor the sins of the people. This bears the marks of P*. (2) From this there falls apart a series of verses (see above) providing for a special atonement for Aaron and his sons, which is con- nected in ! with the death of Nadab and Abihnu, but which does not fit in with the context. (3) ®t. orders the ceremonial to be repeated by each subsequent high priest. (4) 39:31 and ** make it an annual fast day.
(1) The main thread is given to Ps, because it contains nothing inconsistent with the ritual in Ex 29 or Ly 9, and be-
cause the altar 12 18. 20.25 jg used as if only one were known, while the use of a censer in 12 seems to exclude the presence
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and the awkwardness of ὃ and 8 justifies their excision as su ple- ments. The sevenfold sprinkling and the heightening A the high priest’s dignity are both peculiar to Ps. (3) The absence of any Aaron phrases, the substitution of holy sanctuary 38 for holy place 16t.2, and of the priests 33 for himself and his houst 11.17, and the generality of the terms, confirm the view that 837. isa later addition. (4) Again, if 29.31. %4a were original, mention would not be made only of one element, the atonement Sor the children of Israel, while the cleansing of the holy place, the tent of meeting, and the altar, is passed over. 4 would fit better before 81,
§ 4. 17-27: The Law of Holiness. With Appendix on Vows, ete.
A. Analytical Summary.
ph Ps Ps @ (2) 17l-7r Rule of Sacririce. 1781. A parallel ordinance. 10-16 Prohibition to eat blood, a) or dead carcase. ets On Sex RELATIONS.
+2 On Molech-worship.
191-87 Various Laws, on justice, equity, kindness, pure worship, ete.
201-8 On Molech-worship. +9 On reverence for parents. 10-240 On Sex RELATIONS. 202A4b-26 On CLEAN AND UNCLEAN. +7 Against witchcraft. 211-9 On the PrigstHoop : sanc- tity of priests. 10-15 ae the high priest. 16-24 - « . disqualifying blemishes. 221-9 » « . Fules of clean and unclean. 10-16 ee their food holy. 17-20 On Sacririces without blemish : burnt-offering. 2221-25 - «. .peace-offerings. 2226-83 =; τ . when they are acceptable. 231-28, A SACRED CALENDAR: in- troduction. 232>8 |. . The Sabbath. 2348 - « Passoverand un- leav. bread. Loar Ξ + « The wave sheaf. 15-18a.18b- - e The Feast of} 19a’ 19-20; Weeks. 2321 - « Feast of Weeks. 2322 <) ΡΟΣ On gleaning. 2323-25 - « Feast of Trum- pets. 2326-32 ᾿ς - Day of Atone- ment. 2983-38.44 + Feast of Booths, | and conclusion. 2389-43r 3 ν Feast of Booths. 2414 Om for, and lighting of, | the lamps. | oe Regulations for the SHzw- BREAD. 2410-14.23) Stoning of @ BLASPHEMER. |
2415-22 Stoning for blasphemy;) lex talionis, etc. etc. |
251-7 The SABBATICAL YEAR.
8:18 The year of liberty in 50th mainly } year.
Q58b. Ib, il
10b. la | } The year of Juniie.
12.13 {{ 19-22 The sabbatical year (con-
tinued).
253 Land inalienable.
‘24-27. r Provision for REDEMPTION oF LAND.
2529-31 | Rule as to HOUSE property +5234 | Houses of Levites inalien able. |e \ Usury, and hired szrvicr. 25%>42) Termination of service. 44-46r Bond servants foreigners only. 47-49, 53. Service with strangers, | S5b \ with redemption.