How 'turning away' from suffering makes us deeply human
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How 'turning away' from suffering makes us deeply human
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While looking through a medieval manuscript of the Book of Genesis, Benjamin A. Saltzman encountered a curious illustration. Adam and Eve, freshly fallen from grace, held their hands in front of their eyes rather than the more obvious bits.
Why are they covering their faces? H . . .
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How 'turning away' from suffering makes us deeply human
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While looking through a medieval manuscript of the Book of Genesis, Benjamin A. Saltzman encountered a curious illustration. Adam and Eve, freshly fallen from grace, held their hands in front of their eyes rather than the more obvious bits.
Why are they covering their faces? H . . .