It would seem that men may have been afraid of the processes of womankind. What do you think? Audrey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Lovegrove" <lovegrove@one-name.org> To: <OLD-ENGLISH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 2:34 PM Subject: [OEL] Purification of women > <<I know we shouldn't judge the past with the eyes of the present, and > I > knew the thrust of this 'law' (and the Mikvah) but seeing it set out > in > detail does bring you up short. I wonder if there was a similar > ceremony for the man? Doubt it, somehow>> > > Still observed by the strictly orthodox observant who derive spiritual > uplift and personal integrity from following unbroken ancient > tradition (not the sacrificing of course, because that ceased with the > destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, but the keeping apart and > ritual immersion). And no, it does not apply to men: they do not > menstruate or give birth. > > SANDRA LOVEGROVE > > Researching LOVEGROVEs in all places and at all times. > Please do visit the LOVEGROVE Information Centre on > http://www.lovegrove.org.uk > > > ==== OLD-ENGLISH Mailing List ==== > Going away for a while? > Don't forget to UNSUBSCRIBE! > OLD-ENGLISH-L-request@rootsweb.com > >