Jewish writer Philo, priests at that time scrutinized animals “from head to foot ” to ensure that they were sound in all respects and“ without spot or defect of any kind. ”
Esimesel sajandil elanud juudi kirjamehe Philoni sõnul uurisid preestrid tol ajal loomi koonust sabaotsani, veendumaks, et neil pole küljes ühtki viga.