S6 E15 | Dr. Jennifer Brown Jones | Reframing Leviticus: Purity, Presence, and the Power of Community

In this episode of the Alabaster Jar Podcast, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Jennifer Brown Jones delve into the often-misunderstood book of Leviticus, examining its themes of ritual purity, holiness, and community. They discuss how Leviticus frames the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the difference between ritual impurity and moral sin. They also highlight the communal impact of individual actions and the importance of loving one’s neighbor, drawing connections to both ancient Israelite practices and contemporary issues.


Resources Mentioned:   

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

Jesus and the Forces of Death: The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism by Dr. Matthew Thiessen

Leviticus: A Book of Ritual and Ethics: Continental Commentaries by Dr. Jacob Milgrom  

Webinar with Dr. Carmen Imes (Becoming God’s Family)  

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