Describe the Figure of Miriam

question 6

Essay

Describe the figure of Miriam. Explain her complicated, and at times contradictory, relationships with Aaron and Moses. How is she important to the overall Exodus and wilderness narratives?

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Definitions:

Medical Asepsis

A set of infection-control practices used to reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens and achieve a clean environment.

Handwashing

The act of cleaning hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer to remove germs and prevent the spread of infections.

Surgical Procedures

Operations carried out to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities by manual or instrumental means.

Autoclaving

A sterilization method using high-pressure steam to kill all forms of microorganisms, including spores, on surgical equipment or other items.