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How does the Flood change the character of mankind's relationship with God?
As Michael describes it, the Flood essentially "resets" the relationship between mankind and God. By way of the Flood, God is able to try to set humanity once again on a more virtuous path; meanwhile, human beings have yet another chance to prove themselves righteous in His eyes. The Flood sets in motion what is to become a recurring pattern in Biblical history after Eden: man falls from Grace, is punished, and is taken into God's arms once again.
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What patterns are visible in the future history of mankind that Raphael describes to Adam?
As some students will immediately observe,...
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