How Did Abraham Know About the City of God? – The City Q+R
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Babel vs. Bethel: Divinity and Ambition
This chapter explores the contrast between the Tower of Babel and Jacob's dream at Bethel, focusing on humanity's attempts to construct sacred spaces versus encountering divine presence in everyday life. The discussion highlights Jacob's complex character, his conditional faith, and the historical significance of Bethel as a site of divine promise and idolatry. Ultimately, it questions the relationship between human ambitions and God's true desires, emphasizing the deeper meanings behind biblical narratives.
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