Clement Ri’shon — Chapter 25

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The letter then introduces the traditional story of the phoenix.

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The bird's cycle of death and renewed appearance is used as a natural sign in support of resurrection.

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The argument rests upon the hearers' received natural lore rather than Torah.

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Its function is illustrative: if creation contains wonders, resurrection should not be rejected merely because it exceeds ordinary expectation.

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