On Wed 17 May 2000 (15:27:13), rjones AT xlence.com wrote:
> First define what you here mean by "oppressive(ness)".
>
> Carpe diem,
Cave diem irae?
The message of Joel (1:15 etc) concerning the Day of the LORD, YoWM YHWH,
might be said to be an "oppressive" prophecy, contrary to popular expectation
at the time.
Ben
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