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Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Interpretation, Calvinist Thought, and Religion in America

Conversations with Tyler

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Parallels between Homeric Characters and Biblical Figures

Homeric characters are often portrayed as demigods with superhuman qualities due to their divine parentage, while biblical figures are depicted as fallible, limited human beings through whom God works. The Bible emphasizes that God acts through ordinary individuals rather than through individuals who possess extraordinary qualities. For example, the elevation of Moses from an insecure and stuttering figure to a leader highlights this theme of God working through flawed humans.

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