Leviticus 16 and the biblical concept of atonement

The book of Leviticus, specifically chapter 16, outlines the sacrificial system established by God for the forgiveness of sins in Israel. This includes the Day of Atonement, known in Hebrew as Yom Kippur, which involved specific rituals performed by the high priest, Aaron.

According to the text, the process required a bull for a sin offering and two goats, one of which served as a sin offering while the other was kept alive. These ancient rituals are presented as a precursor to the concept of a singular, final sacrifice in the New Testament, illustrating the biblical theme of God providing a way for humanity to be cleansed from sin through sacrifice.