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Back to the Beginning: Biblical Creation as Covenantal Partnership

The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind

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The Covenant and the Politics of Dignity

This chapter examines the importance of individual dignity within biblical creation and the unique relationship between humanity and God. It contrasts Jewish political thought with pagan philosophies, emphasizing community, the sanctity of survival, and the primacy of divine covenant over personal ambition.

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