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Never before was made so clear the meaning of Paul’s saying, “The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Never before was made so clear the meaning of Paul’s saying, “The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper meaning behind religious texts, suggesting that the spirit of the law is more vital than its literal interpretation.
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