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Considering the Deuteronomic Code's emphasis on centralized worship, what theological challenge does the repeated construction of altars by the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) throughout Canaan present, and how might this tension be resolved?
A
It highlights the Patriarchs' disobedience to God's later commands, suggesting a gradual evolution of divine law.
B
It demonstrates the Patriarchs' autonomy and disregard for formal religious structures, emphasizing personal relationship with God.
C
It reflects a pre-Deuteronomic period where localized worship was acceptable, and the altars served as claims of God's promise on specific locations, foreshadowing the future Temple.
D
It indicates the Patriarchs were influenced by Canaanite religious practices, compromising the purity of their monotheistic faith.
Reference:
Genesis 12:7-8, Deuteronomy 12:1-32
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