I finished Kenogaia a few moments ago and am sitting here in stunned silence. Lots of emotions at once, but mostly I feel a deep gratitude. Thank you, David, for giving us such a marvelous story. I sincerely hope it finds an immensely wide readership.
I finished it today as well, it was really lovely and will be recommending it to my friends and colleagues. I think it's a book that could be enjoyed by the general reader
"To bring out the sword and to kill the dragon is a dragon-like behavior." David, I'd never read the Hymn of the Pearl. I looked it up and listened to a lecture from someone at http://www.gnosis.org/audio/951213.mp3 . The unnamed lecturer said this at ~1:02:00
David - as my favourite contemporary theologian, I had no idea you were operating on Substack until last night I noticed an online advert for your new book - I have purchased the Kindle version and look forward to reading it soon. That ad took me to this corner of the internet, where I’m delighted to have subscribed. I take this opportunity to thank you for so many of your contributions over the past decade plus - you truly are prolific and you have influenced my thinking in so many new ways.
Thanks for the e-book version. I often read in the middle of the night. Books read entirely in the deepest darkness feel more ethereal and also make their way into dreams!
Kenogaia is a marvel of storytelling, satisfying as well as challenging. Thank you, David.
There is the temptation to try mapping it onto traditional theologies and so on, but I'm certain there isn't a one-to-one correspondence among the many symbols & metaphors. However, the metaphysic shines out in tantalizing radiance, illuminating points of convergence from many sources. I think you "out-Elliot" T. S.
Kind of you. And you’re right, I don’t like one-to-one allegories or didactic tales.
But, in the words of Dr Johnson, “Sir, tell it not to me, but to the Amazon comment section.” (I can’t remember where in Boswell that appears, but it’s there.)
Please forgive, but I've been so deeply taken with your New Testament translation that I've devoted three podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio - one for each chapter - to simply reading aloud the Sermon on the Mount. You, and Yale, are credited. Yet, I see on the Copyright page a prohibition against its reproduction, which I'm uncomfortably now assuming might extend to an audible reading of the text. Have I erred greatly?
I've stalled at 200 pages, but hope to finish before I return to teach for the next semester, and to write up something of a review. I've been meaning to ask: for Roland, spoilers did not seem to be an issue; do you mind there being a sufficiently designated spoilery review, or would you prefer the mystery around the plot be kept hermetically sealed?
All I can say is: use your discretion. The subtitle is already a kind of spoiler. But 200 pages in--that would mean you're right on the verge of the last long crescendo in the action. आपको वहाँ नहीं रुकना चाहिए।
Speaking of things I shouldn't stop, I someday need to just commit to memorizing my devanagari so I can make progress in Sanskrit. The joys of newborn life.
Say, thanks for turning me on to Rambachan's work earlier in the year, by the way. We just did an interview Sunday.
You're such an interesting correspondent. Blessings are gifts; they are to be received as such. "Ditto" sounds a light on sincerity, but that's to be expected given the loss of understanding regarding the power of blessing. Nevertheless, I have blessed you from my heart because you have become dear to me in ways I can't explain.
I'm reading chapter two of Kenogaia - you're just so darned good at what you do.
I finished Kenogaia a few moments ago and am sitting here in stunned silence. Lots of emotions at once, but mostly I feel a deep gratitude. Thank you, David, for giving us such a marvelous story. I sincerely hope it finds an immensely wide readership.
And, of course there are legions of Amazon purchasers jut dying for your opinion...
(Not to sound like I'm suggesting anything.)
The bird dipped its head with a courtly solemnity. “I will.”
Ah, but when? The world rolls on, I grow old, the days diminish in number...
Thanks. Very kind.
I finished it today as well, it was really lovely and will be recommending it to my friends and colleagues. I think it's a book that could be enjoyed by the general reader
Beginning Kenogaia and reading The Pearl prompted this post https://world.hey.com/greg/a-new-year-s-reflection-to-bring-out-the-sword-and-to-kill-the-dragon-is-a-dragon-like-behavior-8ddff033
I'm looking forward to reading more of your book today! Thanks!
"To bring out the sword and to kill the dragon is a dragon-like behavior." David, I'd never read the Hymn of the Pearl. I looked it up and listened to a lecture from someone at http://www.gnosis.org/audio/951213.mp3 . The unnamed lecturer said this at ~1:02:00
Very good. Tell me how you view the end of Kenogaia when you have read it.
David - as my favourite contemporary theologian, I had no idea you were operating on Substack until last night I noticed an online advert for your new book - I have purchased the Kindle version and look forward to reading it soon. That ad took me to this corner of the internet, where I’m delighted to have subscribed. I take this opportunity to thank you for so many of your contributions over the past decade plus - you truly are prolific and you have influenced my thinking in so many new ways.
It's kind of you to say all that.
Thanks for the e-book version. I often read in the middle of the night. Books read entirely in the deepest darkness feel more ethereal and also make their way into dreams!
Kenogaia is a marvel of storytelling, satisfying as well as challenging. Thank you, David.
There is the temptation to try mapping it onto traditional theologies and so on, but I'm certain there isn't a one-to-one correspondence among the many symbols & metaphors. However, the metaphysic shines out in tantalizing radiance, illuminating points of convergence from many sources. I think you "out-Elliot" T. S.
Kind of you. And you’re right, I don’t like one-to-one allegories or didactic tales.
But, in the words of Dr Johnson, “Sir, tell it not to me, but to the Amazon comment section.” (I can’t remember where in Boswell that appears, but it’s there.)
Amazon accolades posted; salty fish eggs ready to send.
Thy kindness like a river floweth.
So many of my friends are buying your books. I will recommend on Amazon, too. In the mean time, let me know if you're starving.
Not starving, but running low on beluga caviar.
Now that IS deprived!
Please forgive, but I've been so deeply taken with your New Testament translation that I've devoted three podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio - one for each chapter - to simply reading aloud the Sermon on the Mount. You, and Yale, are credited. Yet, I see on the Copyright page a prohibition against its reproduction, which I'm uncomfortably now assuming might extend to an audible reading of the text. Have I erred greatly?
I don’t know how YUP feels about such things, but I’m touched.
Again, forgive any poverty in presentation: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hearts_and_minds/sermon_on_the_mount_part_1
I was waiting for the ebook version. Thank you.
I've stalled at 200 pages, but hope to finish before I return to teach for the next semester, and to write up something of a review. I've been meaning to ask: for Roland, spoilers did not seem to be an issue; do you mind there being a sufficiently designated spoilery review, or would you prefer the mystery around the plot be kept hermetically sealed?
All I can say is: use your discretion. The subtitle is already a kind of spoiler. But 200 pages in--that would mean you're right on the verge of the last long crescendo in the action. आपको वहाँ नहीं रुकना चाहिए।
Speaking of things I shouldn't stop, I someday need to just commit to memorizing my devanagari so I can make progress in Sanskrit. The joys of newborn life.
Say, thanks for turning me on to Rambachan's work earlier in the year, by the way. We just did an interview Sunday.
So I saw. I'm looking forward to watching it.
I hope it won't disappoint. Joyeux noelle!
Joyeux Noël. Though I hope Noelle is very joyeuse as well.
Couldn't resist.
Gah, you caught me: I'm an amateur French student.
David,
Have a blessed Christmas and blessings to you and all whom you love.
Ditto. (That is, I believe, the correct form of response.)
You're such an interesting correspondent. Blessings are gifts; they are to be received as such. "Ditto" sounds a light on sincerity, but that's to be expected given the loss of understanding regarding the power of blessing. Nevertheless, I have blessed you from my heart because you have become dear to me in ways I can't explain.
I'm reading chapter two of Kenogaia - you're just so darned good at what you do.
"Ditto" expresses feelings too deep for words...
Then I accept.
A bit light...
Hooray!