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The Standard Form of the Beatitudes
This chapter explores the structure and origin of the beatitudes, explaining how they have existed in literature and religious texts for centuries. It also delves into the distinction between being blessed and being happy, and how divine favor is often associated with being blessed. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the purpose of the beatitudes in promoting ethical awareness and social justice.