Posted by Huw Thomas on Wednesday, February 6, 2013,
The
laws of ancient Israel were part of the Sinai covenant, radiating out
from the 'Ten Words'. They were to show Israel as separate from other
nations and holy to Yahweh. The law was Israel's instruction and
guidance in living as moral and ethical witnesses to the other nations
(of course, time and time again the people failed). The food laws found
in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 formed one aspect of Torah and as
well as separating Israel they also protected Israel's health (http:/... Continue reading ...