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The God of vengeance and the God of mercy

The Pharisees are strict legalists.

Illustration by Pepe Fainberg
Illustration by Pepe Fainberg
(photo credit: PEPE FAINBERG)
ByREUVEN HAMMER
DECEMBER 13, 2017 17:09
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