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"The Jewish tradition presents itself as the greatest revelation of God's truth that can be known in ..." — David Novak

The Jewish tradition presents itself as the greatest revelation of God's truth that can be known in the world. That is why we call ourselves 'the chosen people.' It is not that we choose ourselves. It means that we have been elected by God and given the Torah.
David Novak
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