And while the Bible suggests that only men can be priests, the inclusion of women in the temple leadership at Elephantine may have reflected a common practice at the time, he says.

All priests, including the high priest, worked barefoot in the Temple. Each had to immerse himself in the ritual bath before dressing and washing his hands and feet before performing any sacred act.

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