Ceremony of Atonement.

The prayer draws inspiration from Israel’s history and specifically from passages within various traditions. The theme of the land is central. After creation, at the beginning of history, God makes a promise to Abraham; thus, this promise serves as the initial force that sets everything in motion, highlighting God’s initiative and commitment. In a second moment, the land must be handed over: the exodus from Egypt and the journey through the desert converge towards this event, in which the promise is fulfilled. The third moment is the present: the Jews inhabit the promised land that has already been given over, but as vassals; if the promise fails, its value is compromised.

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