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According to ancient Egyptian belief, a person’s heart was weighed after death to determine whether they are righteous or wicked. By referring to Pharaoh’s heart as heavy, the exodus story originally expressed the extent of his guilt.
Rabbi
Daniel M. Zucker
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Explaining the practice and theology behind mummification in Ancient Egypt.
Dr.
Rachel P. Kreiter
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