The Hardening of the Heart
The hardening of Pharaoh’s heart in Shemot ( Book of Exodus) is often misunderstood as a theological problem. If God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, how can Pharaoh be held responsible? Read this way, the text appears to undermine moral agency. Read carefully, it does the opposite. It offers one of the Torah’s most severe warnings about power, responsibility, […]