society. Jesus shows his ability to break through the social prohibitions to help these outcasts. “Leprosy” was a term used to cover any number of skin diseases, not only Hansen’s disease. It was considered particularly difficult to cure; therefore, the man’s request indicates the strength of his faith in Jesus. Whenever a skin disease of this sort seemed cured, the afflicted person reported to the priests, who were the examiners appointed to protect society’s interests. This disease was also connected with