Blood

Blood is linked to the life force of humans and animals in the Old Testament. This is why it is forbidden for Israelites to consume blood, or meat that still has blood in it. At the same time, blood, as an embodiment of life, plays an important part in (purification) rituals.

The Consumption of Blood

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Leviticus 3.17 Leviticus 7.26 - Leviticus 7.27 Deuteronomy 12.23 - Deuteronomy 12.24 Leviticus 17.11 Exodus 12.7 Exodus 29.9 - Exodus 29.21 Ezekiel 43.20 Ezekiel 45.18 - Ezekiel 45.20

Religion of Israel

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