I am very interested in this topic. I find all of the metaphors you chose a bit abstract, but curious how you unpack them. The metaphor that came up for me today is a circle cut up into squares, which is also quite abstract! It reminds me of the Jewish metaphor of Tikkun Olam.
Thanks for this comment, Kim. These metaphors are the ones that show up in John's gospel and in Paul's letters, so in my view they deserve some serious unpacking every bit as much as the 'kingdom' metaphor did in Luke. I don't know enough about Jewish thought to compare these to Tikkun Olam, but my sense is that 'repair of the world' is less metaphorical and more an ethical imperative for the Jewish community. One that, perhaps, we call could benefit from practicing!
I'm looking forward to digging into how John uses 'life' and 'eternal life' in his gospel, since the word for kingdom only shows up in two places in that text. Life/eternal life seems to be how this gospel talks about how Christians should exist in the world. At least, that's my starting place.
Happy New Year, Rev. Beth! Best wishes for your upcoming surgeries.🌞 As for your next projects, I’m always interested in your writings on “what a life shaped by a commitment to the being & teaching of Jesus of Nazareth would look like.”🙏
Dearest Beth, all good wishes for health, wealth, and happiness in the New Year, especially as you face your medical journeys. Never doubt that your words enlighten and strengthen all who read them. But you have to put your own oxygen mask on first. I'm sure that any direction you take will be positive profitable. 💖🏡🎊❄️📚🎉💗🎇🕛🥳🦌🎄💝
My dear Rayna, it is such a pleasure connecting with you over Substack, and your comments are always deeply appreciated. May your new year be filled with peace and joy! with much love, Beth
I am very interested in this topic. I find all of the metaphors you chose a bit abstract, but curious how you unpack them. The metaphor that came up for me today is a circle cut up into squares, which is also quite abstract! It reminds me of the Jewish metaphor of Tikkun Olam.
Thanks for this comment, Kim. These metaphors are the ones that show up in John's gospel and in Paul's letters, so in my view they deserve some serious unpacking every bit as much as the 'kingdom' metaphor did in Luke. I don't know enough about Jewish thought to compare these to Tikkun Olam, but my sense is that 'repair of the world' is less metaphorical and more an ethical imperative for the Jewish community. One that, perhaps, we call could benefit from practicing!
I'm looking forward to digging into how John uses 'life' and 'eternal life' in his gospel, since the word for kingdom only shows up in two places in that text. Life/eternal life seems to be how this gospel talks about how Christians should exist in the world. At least, that's my starting place.
Glad you're coming along for the ride.
Happy New Year, Rev. Beth! Best wishes for your upcoming surgeries.🌞 As for your next projects, I’m always interested in your writings on “what a life shaped by a commitment to the being & teaching of Jesus of Nazareth would look like.”🙏
Thank you dear Kaja. Happy New Year to you as well. I'm as curious as anyone to see what turns up in these next posts! ;-)
Dearest Beth, all good wishes for health, wealth, and happiness in the New Year, especially as you face your medical journeys. Never doubt that your words enlighten and strengthen all who read them. But you have to put your own oxygen mask on first. I'm sure that any direction you take will be positive profitable. 💖🏡🎊❄️📚🎉💗🎇🕛🥳🦌🎄💝
My dear Rayna, it is such a pleasure connecting with you over Substack, and your comments are always deeply appreciated. May your new year be filled with peace and joy! with much love, Beth
I'll follow wherever the Wild Goose leads you, my dear Sister.
Glad you have you along for the ride, my Brother! <3
Really looking forward to where you go with all of this and continued prayer for health & recovery as the year moves along.
Thank you, Ryan. All blessings to you in the new year!