What to Make of Divine Rage
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The Torah’s account of the feud of Korach raises many questions. By saying, “I shall consume them in an instant” G-d seems to appear vengeful. Why was it necessary to demonstrate such staggering might? Why was it specifically the Ketores that was used to stem the spread of the plague after the demise of Korach?
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| Language | English |
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| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 8 |
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