357. 7303. trayals of this kind exist among the angels. For their contemplations are based upon such displays; and they are so difficult to explain when they appear to someone, that I have very often wondered why such things occurred. But when they are presented before the angels of God the Messiah, then earthly elements are removed from them, and they are understood in a spiritual way, etc. etc. These rituals were performed on account of the portrayal just spoken of, especially those which now follow. 7304. However, the ashes of this heifer, which were unclean, mixed with water, were to be sprinkled upon him who had touched a dead person. This reflects the fact that what is unclean must be wiped away by what is equally unclean, as happens in nature. By way of illustration, take the fact that [the effect of] a scorpion sting, and of snakebites, is taken away by their ashes or dust, etc. It is similar in regard to spiritual matters. But that unclean spirits carry away