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The Last Plague: Thinking about God and Justice in the Old Testament | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P.

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Exploring Divine Power and Justice in Ancient Rulers and God in Various Mythologies and Religions

The chapter delves into how ancient rulers were perceived as divine embodiments with power over life and death, contrasting it with God's expressions of transcendent justice and mercy in the Old Testament. It emphasizes the importance of understanding God's actions as revealing justice and mercy, leading individuals to confront injustices and receive mercy.

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