What was unique about the dictates of Hebrew Law regarding the care for one another? The responsibility for the well-being of the vulnerable in the community be shared by all people, and not just the leadership. Israel’s history was characterized by and sinfulness. disputes led to the division of the into two kingdoms and the ensuing years were marked by to God and ignorance of the needs of the . Consequently, both kingdoms were plunged into . division, political, chosen people, infidelity, poor, exile What was God’s response to these abuses? God sent prophets to both warn the people of the sinfulness and to announce a new covenant. What is the message of the Book of Jonah? God's compassion is not limited to Israel but to all who respond to the call of repentance