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What does it mean?
The creator described in texts shows human flaws like jealousy and wrath.
In plain terms
The god in texts acts like a human with bad emotions.
What can you take from it?
Divine beings are described with human faults.

Where it applies

  • scripture analysis
  • theological debate

Putting it to work

  • reading texts
  • analyzing attributes

Questions to consider

  • Is god described as human?

Another view

This depends on specific textual interpretations.

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