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  • From: Polycarp66 AT aol.com
  • To: sh AT teol.ku.dk, b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu
  • Subject: Re: SV: The daughter of Jeftah died?
  • Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 18:16:11 EDT

In a message dated 6/1/2002 9:13:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sh AT teol.ku.dk writes:


Could it be the text SAYS she was ritually sacrificed, but does not
necessarily report historical events? I'd tend to think the text is a piece
of Israelite/jewish philosophical reflection on themes like fate and human
responsibility. Some might even say it's a lot more edifying that way.



Huh?  What is this supposed to mean.  Please expand.

gfsomsel



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