Which lead to the crucifixion, of course.

I don’t know where I read this, it may have been in the reflection in any one of these readings, but may have even been here, for all I remember. But it hit the nail on the head: The Christian studies scripture to understand God, and his role in the world. Jews read scripture to figure out ways around God’s will. You see that over and over as covenant after covenant is broken in the old testament. What’s happening here is they are using what was a probable prescription to stay healthy (warsh yer handz) as a tool to accuse Jesus.

You see that today in the little hats, like the one Ben Shapiro wears. If you believe God says to cover your head, wear an f-ing hat. Don’t quibble about what is the minimum I can get away with covering. Mooslims believe this too, but you don’t see them with a drink coaster on their skulls.

Letter of the law, not the spirit, as you see in this reading.