... and kinds of people. Laws may be universal or specific to particular times and places. Even if universal, their application may call for exceptions or for prioritizing one law over another. However, we should always avoid "over-spiritualizing" or discounting any Scripture as "merely allegorical." All scripture ... should be taken literally unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Historical Context Historical context includes the occasion and purpose for writing the book and the social, cultural and political background and geography of the human author and original audience. Und...

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