Introduction to Leviticus

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A.Reverence for blood (17:1-16)

B.Obedience to the Lord’s commands (18:1-22:33)

C.Appropriate worship (23:1-26:46)

D.Making and keeping vows (27:1-34)

Moses 1526-1406

Hyksos rule Egypt. 1630-1543

18th Dynasty of Egypt 1570-1303 (includes Thutmose and Amenhotep; traditionally the pharaohs of oppression)

The New Kingdom begins in Egypt. 1540

The god Osiris is represented in Egyptian tombs as a symbol of resurrection in the world to come. 1540

Aaron 1529-1409?

Egyptians find a way to create lubricants that last and do not burn off. 1500

Clay tablet map of the Babylonian city of Nippur. 1500

Battle of Megiddo between Egyptian forces of Pharaoh Thutmose III and a Kadesh alliance, reestablishing Egyptian hegemony in the Levant. 1479

Queen Makare Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I, reigned in Egypt during a period of peace and prosperity. 1479-1457

Joshua 1409?-1380

The exodus and defeat of Pharaoh at the Red Sea 1446

The Passover is instituted. 1446

God’s covenant at Sinai 1446

The tabernacle is built and dedicated. 1445

Events in Leviticus 1445

Exploration of Canaan by 12 spies 1445

Musical notation, Ugarit 1400

Water clocks were invented. 1400

The Amarna letters were diplomatic correspondence between administrators in Egypt’s New Kingdom and their representatives in Canaan and other states of the Ancient Near East. They were written on clay tablets. 1345