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Revelations
Hey, you answered a question about the book in the bible Revelations about how each reflects the times during which it was written. Like Nero for revelations, and general dark times during David. I was wondering if you are a historian of some sorts? And if you had any more information of this nature about other texts or books in the bible? I think it's fascinating, I'm glad you mentioned it, and I've now incorporated your last quote into my own theories of life, the universe, and everything. "Is the world ending? Only if we let it."
Thanks.
Nevaeh
P.S. Have you read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
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hmm... the Revelations thing was something I picked up from a Bible historian at the University of Dayton, and it was repeated again by the former director of religious education at our church. I wish I had more specifics to offer you, or in-depth knowledge on it, but my area of history is Medieval, and that's more a hobby than anything. My wife's degree is in history (amongst other things) so between the two of us, we tend to collect various bits of knowledge of history.
I'm really a fan of Joseph Campbell, who wrote The Power of Myth - he covers a lot of ground, both religious, philosophical, and in litterature/film. Fascinating things. I also really enjoy the Native American religion/mythology/folklore... especially where you see symbolic overlap with things from other religions.
I read the first 3 books of Hitchhiker's a few years back in one night. Completed the others by the end of the week. I would really re-read them one of these days.
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