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“Leave Me Alone”: Divine Pathos, Prophetic Intercession, and the Repentance of God in Exodus 32:7–14 – Part 2

Read Part 1 by clicking here. A Close Reading of Exodus 32:7–14 The Transfer of Ownership and the Irony of “Your People” The dialogue in Exodus 32:7–14 opens with God addressing Moses in an immediately startling manner. Rather than speaking … Continue reading →

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