Yes, even the red heifer has a reason. Rambam paves the way but stops short of delivering. Another Moshe offers a theory that might make Rambam say, "Eureka!"
So interesting! Also, whereas the apis bull was preserved in its form, the red heifer is completely burned, and yet it is removing the belief in death as a permanent reality. The idea of eternal
Life isn’t for the body but for the soul. Still it will precede any further developments that are mentioned at the time of Moshiach.
So very interesting. This fits in with an idea of mine (perhaps not entirely original) that many of the functions of the Jewish kohanim were designed to be almost the exact opposite of those of the Egyptian priests. To give just one example, Egyptian priests were preoccupied with death and the dead, while the kohanim, with rare exceptions, were forbidden to have anything to do with such matters.
Can't wait for the addendum!
So interesting! Also, whereas the apis bull was preserved in its form, the red heifer is completely burned, and yet it is removing the belief in death as a permanent reality. The idea of eternal
Life isn’t for the body but for the soul. Still it will precede any further developments that are mentioned at the time of Moshiach.
Nice! Reminds me of my brother's write-up of his Egypt insight - especially the Afterword.
https://rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/p/egypt-reflections-as-a-jew-by-my
So very interesting. This fits in with an idea of mine (perhaps not entirely original) that many of the functions of the Jewish kohanim were designed to be almost the exact opposite of those of the Egyptian priests. To give just one example, Egyptian priests were preoccupied with death and the dead, while the kohanim, with rare exceptions, were forbidden to have anything to do with such matters.
Ooh! I had never made that connection before. Thanks!