Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, of the Old Testament, and of the Torah (five books of Moses). The main points of the book are concerned with legal rules, and priestly ritual. The first 16 chapters and the last chapter describe the Priestly Code, detailing ritual cleanliness, sin-offerings, and the Day of Atonement, including Chapter 12 which mandates male circumcision.[LINK: http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/www/Bible/Leviticus.html] [1] Chapters 17-26 describe the holiness code, including the injunction in chapter 19 to love one's neighbor as oneself.[LINK: http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/www/Bible/Leviticus.html] [2] Among its many prohibitions, the book uses the word "abomination" 16 times, including dietary restrictions prohibiting shellfish, certain fowl, and "Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep up

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