Tag: Unclean animals

In the Old Testament book of Leviticus, God explicitly declares the pig unclean and forbids the Israelites from eating its flesh. This prohibition, though a significant part of ancient Jewish dietary law, has been a subject of theological debate among Christians, with many today not observing it. To truly understand why the biblical mandate was originally given, it is essential to explore the historical and theological context of the covenant God made with Israel.

Biblical dietary laws have been a subject of scrutiny and debate for centuries. A common point of confusion for many is whether the Bible says "don't eat chicken," as some might assume due to other prohibitions like pork. However, an examination of scriptural texts reveals that not only is chicken not forbidden, but birds like it are generally considered permissible under Old Testament guidelines, and the New Testament relaxes such restrictions for Christians.