For I desire kindness and not sacrifice, attachment to God rather than burnt offerings. [Translation by Areyvut]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Why do we perform sacrifices? Who are they for?
2. Why do we perform acts of kindness? Who are they for? Why are they ultimately preferable?
3. What type of a society prefers sacrifices over kindness and attachment to God? How can we combat this?
Time Period: Biblical (early ancestors to 165 BCE)