So much more important than historical verifiability is the conviction of the ancient Israelites who received and venerated these traditions, and developed them, and embellished them, that God had once acted on their behalf, rescuing them from bondage, binding them to himself in an eternal covenant.

无比史料证明更重要的是,古代以色列人坚定的信仰,他们接受并且崇敬那些传统，将它们发扬，美化它们，认为上帝曾为了他们而行动，将他们从奴役中解救，在永恒的契约中将他们与上帝联系在一起。

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Because I am very, very proud to be a Texan. As I think you'll find with most people from Texas.

因为我为自己是德克萨斯人而感到无比骄傲。我想你会发现许多德克萨斯人有同样的感受。

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