TORAH SCROLL FRAGMENT MANUSCRIPT on VELLUM ANTIQUE BIBLE LEVITICUS 16:8-18:16

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LEVITICUS 16:8-18:16

Leviticus 16:8-18:16 covers the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, a significant day in the Jewish calendar. It includes: 

The two goats

Two goats are central to the Day of Atonement, one for sacrifice and the other for removing sin. Aaron casts lots to determine which goat will be the sin offering to the Lord and which will be the scapegoat. 

The sin offering

The goat chosen for the Lord is sacrificed to atone for sin and appease God's judgment. 

The scapegoat

The goat chosen for Azazel is sent into the wilderness to carry the sins of the people away from the camp. This symbolizes the forgiveness of sin and the cleansing of the people. 

The bull of sin offering

Aaron presents his own bull as a sin offering to purify himself and his family. 

The sacred garments

Aaron puts on sacred linen garments to make atonement. 

The atonement

The priest makes atonement for the Most Holy Place, the tent of meeting, the altar, the priests, and the people. 

The cleansing

The people are cleansed from all their sins. 

The day of rest

The Day of Atonement is a day of sabbath rest, and people must deny themselves and not do any work.