According to the Mosaic Law, which dates to the 16th century B.C.E., anyone touching a corpse became unclean for seven days and had to undergo a cleansing procedure that included bathing and washing his garments.
Moosese seadus, mis pandi kirja 16. sajandil e.m.a, sätestas, et igaüks, kes oli surnukeha puudutanud, oli seitse päeva ebapuhas ja pidi järgima puhastusprotseduuri, sealhulgas pesema nii oma keha kui ka riideid.