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Slavery: Hatred And Regulated In The Book Of Isaiah

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The fact that practices like slavery are not only tolerated, but actually advised and regulated in the Torah of all places is very ironic. In the book of Isaiah more is expounded upon with respect to the source of these rules and the way the Lord spoke with his people. The Lord expresses that the people of Jerusalem are privileged that he chose then to serve him. He identifies himself as their creator and tells them that they are in his care. If they they follow him he will bless the land with water for them and their children. He is all- powerful but the people should not fear him. They should worship him and no one else. Any others idols that are viewed as high as him are being praised by the foolish. He is the one who created the

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