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mark12_30 · 09-09-2002, 08:06 AM

Bethberry,

I see we stand on similar footing; I also love understanding the doctrines and their development from experience and scripture; although my emphasis tends to be on how it affects mysticism, there is so much in LOTR that I would call mysticism that it applies, in that roundabout way. It's the mystical novels, or the novels that seem mystical to me, that I reread.

I'm still pondering C7A's answer, Gandalf's answer, and the contrast between soul and spirit. I'd quote parts of 1 Corinthians 1 & 2 here, but... well... y'all can check it out if you feel so inclined.

--Helen

09-09-2002, 08:06 AM	#13
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Bethberry, I see we stand on similar footing; I also love understanding the doctrines and their development from experience and scripture; although my emphasis tends to be on how it affects mysticism, there is so much in LOTR that I would call mysticism that it applies, in that roundabout way. It's the mystical novels, or the novels that seem mystical to me, that I reread. I'm still pondering C7A's answer, Gandalf's answer, and the contrast between soul and spirit. I'd quote parts of 1 Corinthians 1 & 2 here, but... well... y'all can check it out if you feel so inclined. --Helen __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.