15th Century BC (Traditional Dating of the Exodus)
The Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, receiving laws and instructions from God through Moses.
The Israelites were a nomadic people at this time, not yet settled in the Promised Land, and were organized under the leadership of Moses.
The events and instructions in Leviticus occur at Mount Sinai, where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to Canaan.
The sacrificial system was central to Israelite worship, with specific offerings for different purposes, such as peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. These rituals were integral to maintaining a covenant relationship with God.
Moses
Aaron
High Priest and brother of Moses, responsible for performing the sacrifices.