The Priestly Vestments
Those of priestly descent who could not officiate because of some physical defect were still allowed within the parapet along with their unblemished colleagues, and received the benefits to which they were entitled by birth, but wore laymen’s clothes. Only officiating priests could wear the sacred vestments. Priests who were free of defect went up…
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