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==Overview==

==Overview==

Christians generally have recognized the separation of Old Testament law into moral, civil/judicial and ceremonial/typological categories.<ref>[The Bible As Law, Gerald R. Thompson http://www.lonang.com/foundation/1/f17.htm]</ref> Orthodox Jews in particular consider the latter to be binding, where possible, and as interpreted, though  moral law is usually regarded by religious Jews as being the more emphasized and universally applicable. Typically, “Whenever Judaism entered into relations with other nations and religions, the moral laws were accentuated, and the ceremonial laws were put into the background.”<ref>Ceremonies and the ceremonial law, Kaufmann Kohler</ref>  The most prevalent Christian position is that literal obedience to the ceremonial laws is not enjoined, though faith and works in accordance with their principal is, (1Cor. 5:7; 2Cor. 7:1), while literal obedience to basic moral laws is required, as well as to behavior in accordance to principals behind civil and judicial laws, as understood under the [[New Testament.]]<ref>John Gill, Mt. 5:17; Col. 2:16</ref>  

Christians generally have recognized the separation of [[Mosaic Law|Old Testament law]] into moral, civil/judicial and ceremonial/typological categories.<ref>[The Bible As Law, Gerald R. Thompson http://www.lonang.com/foundation/1/f17.htm]</ref> Orthodox Jews in particular consider the latter to be binding, where possible, and as interpreted, though  moral law is usually regarded by religious Jews as being the more emphasized and universally applicable. Typically, “Whenever Judaism entered into relations with other nations and religions, the moral laws were accentuated, and the ceremonial laws were put into the background.”<ref>Ceremonies and the ceremonial law, Kaufmann Kohler</ref>  The most prevalent Christian position is that literal obedience to the ceremonial laws is not enjoined, though faith and works in accordance with their principal is, (1Cor. 5:7; 2Cor. 7:1), while literal obedience to basic moral laws is required, as well as to behavior in accordance to principals behind civil and judicial laws, as understood under the [[New Testament.]]<ref>John Gill, Mt. 5:17; Col. 2:16</ref>  

Leviticus as a whole is basically divided into three basic sections. The first of which is often called the Priestly Code. (1-16,25) in which are given ordinances regarding the Aaronic priesthood and its consecration and duties, laws of sacrifices  and liturgical  seasons, diet, and cleanliness. The second section is usually termed The Holiness Code. (18-26) which first deals with both basic moral laws which mainly forbid idolatry and illicit sexual partners. It is in the light of such foundational laws that we most basically understand how to obey, "love thy neighbor as thyself" (Lev. 19:18) In addition, various culturally applied civil and judicial laws are given, which are based up foundational moral principals but which usually require the particular culture of Israel at that time for their full literal obedience, though laws based upon their principals are seen to be in force today.<ref>Leviticus An Economic Commentary, by Gary North  http://www.entrewave.com/freebooks/docs/a_pdfs/gnlv.pdf</ref>  

Leviticus as a whole is basically divided into three basic sections. The first of which is often called the Priestly Code. (1-16,25) in which are given ordinances regarding the Aaronic priesthood and its consecration and duties, laws of sacrifices  and liturgical  seasons, diet, and cleanliness. The second section is usually termed The Holiness Code. (18-26) which first deals with both basic moral laws which mainly forbid idolatry and illicit sexual partners. It is in the light of such foundational laws that we most basically understand how to obey, "love thy neighbor as thyself" (Lev. 19:18) In addition, various culturally applied civil and judicial laws are given, which are based up foundational moral principals but which usually require the particular culture of Israel at that time for their full literal obedience, though laws based upon their principals are seen to be in force today.<ref>Leviticus An Economic Commentary, by Gary North  http://www.entrewave.com/freebooks/docs/a_pdfs/gnlv.pdf</ref>