Hebrew Reparations
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Hebrew Reparations

I am using this text in Deuteronomy to talk about reparations. In studying the text, I understand that it does not fit perfectly; the language is sexist and slaves in Israel were usually working off an acquired  debt. When in time that debt was satisfied, the slave was released back into society, to resume life. The scripture reads, “you shall not send [them] out empty-handed.”

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