Paragraph 56

56. After the unity of the human race was shattered by sin God at once sought to save humanity part by part. the covenant with Noah after the flood gives expression to the principle of the divine economy toward the “nations”, in other words, towards men grouped “in their lands, each with (its) own language, by their families, in their nations”.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?

193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?

568. What are the expressions of the life of prayer?

148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?

206. What does it mean to die in Christ Jesus?

537. How did Moses pray?

292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?


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What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?

Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4

What is the alliance with the Romans and the continuation of the struggle for independence mentioned in 2 Maccabees 11:1-38?

How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?