Seder Tohorot: The Mysteries of Purity

#YourTorah by JOFA UK

May 7, 201800:16:49Religion & Spirituality

Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz introduces Seder Tohorot, looking into its exploration of the purity system, and noting the way it marks the boundaries between life and death. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz studied archaeology at C...

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