Still At Sinai (2)

As to the purification of the Levites, it took place in three acts, a) First they were sprinkled with "water of sin" -- water mixed with ashes of the red heifer -- and purified. Then the hair of their body was sheared in token of their putting off the flesh that they might be new creature. And as the garment shares in the uncleanness of the body, they were also commanded to wash their clothes, b) These transactions are followed by the consecration sacrifices. Two bullocks were led to the altar....