The main difference seen in the cognitive worldview of Israel concerned the extent to which Yahweh had needs that were met by rituals, or the way in which the giving of gifts influenced deity. At the same time, we should not think that the main role of sacrifice was to deal with sin. Israel’s “clearing” sacrifices addressed the impact of sin on sacred space68 as they expunged contamination, but they had many other sacrifices designed to direct their worship toward Yahweh.
