THE VENERABLE BEARD All orientals honored the beard, called in Hebrew, a word found seven times in the Old Testament. God forbade the Hebrews to shave. “Nor shall you cut your hair roundwise, nor shave your beard.” Lev.19,27. This law was for all the people, but a special rule was laid down for priests, …
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