The Book of Leviticus in the Bible was traditionally written by Moses. According to Judeo-Christian tradition and multiple scriptural references within the text itself, Moses is considered the human author who received the laws and instructions directly from God. This view is supported by historical Jewish tradition and many religious communities which see Moses as the mediator through whom God delivered commands to Israel. Leviticus contains numerous statements such as "The LORD spoke to Moses," emphasizing his role as the recipient and transmitter of these divine instructions. However, some modern biblical scholars question the sole Mosaic authorship. They propose that Leviticus, like the other books of the Pentateuch, may have been composed or compiled later by multiple priestly scribes or editors, possibly during or after the Babylonian Exile (6th-5th centuries BCE). Despite these scholarly debates, the longstanding and traditional belief across many faiths remains that Moses is the principal author of Leviticus.
