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“The Bible portrays God as entering into covenants with people which, when broken, causes him grief and sorrow. The biblical prophet Hosea and God's using him as an illustration of how much Israel's idolatry costs God emotionally points to God's vulnerability. But also the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ who, even as God the Son, suffered for our sins, points to God's vulnerability.”

Quote by Roger E. Olson

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Roger E. Olson is a renowned American theologian and professor, born in 1952. He is known for his extensive research and contributions in the fields of religious philosophy and Christian theology, particularly for his insights on religious freedom and religious pluralism. more

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