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254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"

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The Intersection of Guilt and Faith

This chapter explores the intricate balance between guilt and faith as a woman undertakes a perilous journey, leaving her husband grappling with concerns for her well-being. The conversation delves into the complexities of penance and the weight of past sins on relationships, offering a reflection on the challenges of faith and personal accountability in 13th-century Catholicism. It delves into the themes of repentance and forgiveness, questioning the sincerity of atonement in the face of lingering consequences.

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