Once the first book taught to Jewish children, Leviticus has become one of the most overlooked books in the modern church. With its focus on sacrifices, purity laws, and rituals, it can feel distant and difficult for today’s readers.

In this thoughtful commentary, Gordon Wenham bridges that gap. He takes the original meaning of the text seriously—drawing on ancient Near Eastern parallels, social anthropology, and literary analysis to unpack the world behind the rituals. But he also goes further, showing how Leviticus still speaks today.

At the end of each section, Wenham connects the text to the New Testament and the Christian life, revealing how themes like holiness, atonement, and worship remain central to the faith. The result is a commentary that brings clarity to a complex book and fresh relevance to its message.