Blood Ritual in the Hebrew Bible
Book • 2004
In this important work, William K. Gilders examines the role of blood in the rituals of the Hebrew Bible, focusing especially on passages in the priestly texts of the Pentateuch.
He offers a close reading of key texts such as Leviticus 17:11 and explores how blood manipulations functioned as ritual acts that marked status and relationships among participants.
Gilders challenges traditional interpretative models by emphasizing ritual practice over symbolism, drawing on anthropological insights to show how ritual creates order and meaning.
The book is notable for its methodological rigor and its contribution to understanding the sociocultural dimensions of ancient Israelite sacrifice.
He offers a close reading of key texts such as Leviticus 17:11 and explores how blood manipulations functioned as ritual acts that marked status and relationships among participants.
Gilders challenges traditional interpretative models by emphasizing ritual practice over symbolism, drawing on anthropological insights to show how ritual creates order and meaning.
The book is notable for its methodological rigor and its contribution to understanding the sociocultural dimensions of ancient Israelite sacrifice.
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