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In Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, Shylock insists on getting a pound of Antonio's flesh, then finds himself trapped by his request when Portia adjudicates the case. She adheres rigidly to the justice he demands. A pound of flesh he can have, but no blood. A pound of flesh he can cut, but only a pound — no more, no less, or he will pay with his own possessions. Shylock demanded judgment, figuring it would be to his profit, but he got justice, finding it to be his loss. Quote this article on your site | Views: 340 | Print | E-mail
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Lectionary Passages for November 23rd 2008
[Year A]
Proper 29(34)
Sundays after Pentecost
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Matthew 25:31-46
Ephesians 1:15-23
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