Why is blood so mysterious? For hundreds of thousands of years it has been a symbol of the mystery of life. “Blood brothers” are the closest of kin. A “blood covenant” is the strongest of commitments. To “shed the blood” of another without cause is to commit a grave crime. It is evident that even primitive man realized the absolutely essential role of blood in maintaining life. Yet it remains a mystery in spite of man’s interest in it and study of it!
This fascinating study of the references to blood in the Bible shows the deep reverence the Hebrew people had for blood as the visible evidence of life. It answers questions that have long puzzled readers of the Bible.