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64. Through the prophets, God forms his people in the hope of salvation, in the expectation of a new and everlasting Covenant intended for all, to be written on their hearts. The prophets proclaim a radical redemption of the People of God, purification from all their infidelities, a salvation which will include all the nations. Above all, the poor and humble of the Lord will bear this hope. Such holy women as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Judith and Esther kept alive the hope of Israel’s salvation. the purest figure among them is Mary.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

253. How is Baptism prefigured in the Old Covenant?

494. What is the responsibility of civil authority in regard to chastity?

29. Why is there no contradiction between faith and science?

79. What is the Good News for humanity?

526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?

410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?

412. On what is human equality based?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?

What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?

How important is Esther’s purpose and mission in Esther 4:14?

What does the Bible teach us about how God is our refuge and strength in difficult times, how we can trust him and find peace amid adversity?

What was King Belshazzar’s judgment and how did his fall contribute to the fulfillment of biblical prophecies in Daniel 5?

What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?

How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?