Animal Sacrifice is not a Mitzvah: Understanding the Biblical Basis For Vegetarianism (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

In the Torah (Vayiqra 1.2) we read, regarding sacrifice, that “ki” - implying “if” or “because” - any man brings sacrifice, then certain halakhic regulations must be followed. This term is key, as it indicates that there is absolutely no religious mandate to bringing an animal sacrifice in and of itself. Rashi agreed that Ha’Shem did not require sacrifice, but that the B’nei Yisrael, on their own, decided to sacrifice and these rites were simply to align their practices with a monotheistic vision. Furthermore, such regulations made these sacrifices increasingly difficult, compared to the free-for-all animal sacrifices of other nations. Still, the Torah makes it clear that the will of Ha’Shem was clearly `Edenic, for us to live in peace with animals, just as the prophet Yeshayahu (Isaiah) implies, and as Rav Kook interpreted this metaphor of the lion laying down with the lamb. This article examines the Biblical basis for vegetarianism, from Eden to Daniel and beyond, to the Messianic Era.