The very specific laws of the Israelites concerning which animals may be consumed and which may not would wipe out half the diet of many Americans. Prohibiting all pork, rabbit, deer, and many other land animals. any crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster, but not fish), many types of birds (not chicken, though), and most insects, this … Continue reading Dietary Laws (Leviticus 11:1 – 23)