...up deliverers, he himself was Israel's ultimate Judge and Deliverer (11:27; see 8:23, where Gideon, a judge, insists that the Lord is Israel's true ruler). Author and Date Although tradition...
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Book of Judges
Unexpected Contradictions
...unexpected contradictions. First, Zaccheus was socially prominent, but a despised chief tax collector, and he embarrassed himself by running and climbing a tree. Second, Jesus is showing that his ministry...
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St. Maria Goretti
...that Alessandro began to develop an impure liking for Maria. The big 20-year-old would say rude and crude things to her, things that were inappropriate and embarrassing, and that would...
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His Merciful Love
...lies that have been ruling my life,” I responded. Despite this initial fear, I trusted Father Adam’s judgement completely as I knew he would never lead me astray. I let...
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