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A quick read

It’s not the most incisive commentary- or I thought.
Open your mind and read each chapter after the chapter in the Bible book (I’ve reached Exodus).

Prayer is required!
Noetic prayer good for focus
Center us in the holy trinity

Now listening and reading the print copy.
By the way, CS Lewis has outdone himself in his introductory essay.

Ok… the discussion of Palamite’s articulation of God’s uncreated energies, uncreated light visible to those who have united with God (Theosis), etc is wonderful to read. Having great fun noting what to read about next.

The chapters are 3-4 pages long.
There is much to take in.
The chapter on the Panagia’s role in The Incarnation is worth the price of the book. I am still unable to move on.

I’m starting with the audio and kindle versions. I will switch to print once the book arrives.

I’m still getting a handle on it

Slow going as I study some sections more deeply and even research a little history as I consider the implications of colonization, imperialism, the race to acquire the wealthiest lands who scoffed at the uselessness of these particular natural resources. The advent of slavery as commodification of workers; lesser humans, or they wouldn’t be so uncivilized.

I’m still enthralled