Phil Bray
Australian butcher, content creator, and author who studies Leviticus from a butchering perspective; creator of the YouTube channel 'Leviticus is Fun' and author of Leviticus on the Butcher’s Block.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 53min
Sacrifice, Atonement, and Presence: Maybe Leviticus Doesn't Mean What We Think? (Phil Bray) Ep #234
Phil Bray, an Australian butcher and the creator of 'Leviticus is Fun,' shares his unique journey exploring Leviticus through butchering. He redefines ancient sacrificial rituals as gift offerings rather than violent acts. Phil discusses how his hands-on experience informs his understanding of cleanliness and holiness, emphasizing the altar's role in making offerings sacred. He highlights the importance of sensory elements in rituals and argues that atonement focuses more on unblemished offerings than on violent death, offering a fresh perspective on spirituality and community.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 0sec
Blood and Meat: A Butcher Reflects on Leviticus w/ special guest Phil Bray author of “Leviticus on the Butcher Block”
Phil Bray, a working butcher and biblical scholar, brings hands-on butchery to readings of Leviticus. He explains slaughter practices, kosher killing, why blood was drained, and how ancient rituals reserved fat and organs for the divine. He contrasts meat as food versus carcass in ritual and explores how offerings, inspection rules, and communal sharing shaped sacred life.
