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Forgiveness is the reason for the crucifixion, and the crucifixion is the reason for the Incarnation.

Peter Kreeft

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
Reason
Crucifixion
Incarnation
Forgiveness

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