Contradiction with Mark 5:25-34
Jesus heals a woman with an issue of blood, demonstrating compassion and touching what was considered unclean, contrary to the strict separation in Leviticus.
Mark 5:25-34: And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
Jesus teaches that what comes out of the mouth defiles a person, not what they touch or eat, contrasting the emphasis on physical impurity in Leviticus.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Acts 10:28
Peter realizes God has shown him that he should not call any person common or unclean, indicating a shift from the Levitical laws about uncleanness.
Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 15:21 discusses ritual impurity related to bodily discharges. A potential contradiction or conflict arises when comparing these rules to New Testament teachings, where Jesus often prioritizes compassion and healing over ritual purity. For example, Jesus touches and heals people considered unclean without concern for ritual impurity, suggesting a shift from strict adherence to purity laws towards a focus on mercy and love. This difference in emphasis can be seen as a theological evolution from Old Testament to New Testament teachings.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests that touching certain things can make a person unclean, which might not align with scientific understanding that being "unclean" is generally related to hygiene or the presence of pathogens. Modern science focuses on cleanliness as a matter of physical health, rather than a state of ritual purity.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Leviticus 15:21 arises from the way it treats natural bodily functions as impure. This can conflict with modern views on gender equality and body positivity, which emphasize acceptance and understanding of natural processes without attaching stigma or impurity.