Re: [TruthTalk] Jewish baptism

[Dave Hansen]

ShieldsFamily wrote: I was referring to physical cleanliness, but the symbolism is also a big factor. Izzy DAVEH:  I had thought it was a bigger factor than physical cleanliness.  But, I suppose staying clean might have been a lot harder then than now! ShieldsFamily wrote: Good point.  No wonder those who considered themselves above reproach were indignant.   An additional thought that I have had recurrently about Judaism is that everything is so centered around cleanliness. DAVEH:  Are you referring to physical cleanness, Izzy, or do you consider them to be an important symbol of spiritual cleanness?