Purge Me With WHAT?
Warning: Undefined property: linknotes::$are_links in /var/www/vhosts/basil/kbsite/blog/wp-content/plugins/linknotes.php on line 73
Share with your friends and followers:
It’s fascinating that I haven’t ever wondered what in blazes hyssop is before now. I guess I’ve always thought it was something rough and rigid used for cleaning pots and pans. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia article linked above, it is the plant used to sprinkle the blood of sacrifice over those who needed cleansing, as well as sprinkling the water of purification over those who needed ritual purification.
Wait. The Jews had a rite of purification with water being sprinkled over them? Holy water goes back to the Old Testament?
Even a know-it-all learns something now and again.
Share with your friends and followers:
What people are saying about this article: 3 Thoughts by readers like you.