Hermes says hi!
2007-03-06 15:09:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bonsai: Could be the question is the answer.
2007-03-06 15:22:30 · update #1
Eagleflyer: You are close to where this is going.
2007-03-06 15:26:02 · update #2
Sunman: Yes, the quest. The magic, the question that is the answer.
2007-03-06 15:30:46 · update #3
Allman: Because of the word before the word that was the answer.
2007-03-09 20:47:17 · update #4
The question allowed creation, so you could experience yourself in form.
2007-03-09 03:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by cosmicaware1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a beautiful passage in the Greek language. The last clause is a form called predicate nominative, where both the subject and the object are in the form normally reserved for the subject. Contrary to what some claim, John is establishing that "Word" and "God" are to be thought of as INTERCHANGEABLE with "WORD" the primary of the two - at least in this sentence since it is the subject.
Now that I've completely lost everybody, It is a wonderful declaration of the divine nature of Jesus, the central theme of John's Gospel, and a concept alluded to over 40 times in it.
No one can understand John's Gospel and argue that Jesus was anything less than divine.
WORD, 'logos' in the Greek language dealt with the concept or meaning of that word. It was used in the Septuagint, the Greek "Old Testament" of the early church with reference to the Word of God, as in Psalm 33:6 "By the WORD of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth."
God's "tool" in creation was the Word. God SPOKE and things took shape as he wanted. John alludes to this with his prologue and, from his opening sentence, tries to acquaint his reader with the divine Christ.
Well, that WORD may have been a question, but, if so, it was something like, "What will you do with Jesus?"
John 20:30 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
2007-03-06 23:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Hermes.
That's kinda deep.
The first thing that comes to mind is American musical composer Charles Ives' piece, "The Unanswered Question." Listening to that hints at what you are asking. One set of notes asks the question, and is answered by another set of notes, also a question.
A philosopher once asked, quite rightly, "Why is there something instead of nothing?"
Though you probably meant something else, I would answer that the Universe is becoming self-aware by evolving, through vast seas of time, such amazing things as eyes and a brain to interpret the light coming into them.
2007-03-06 23:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Hermes.
2007-03-06 23:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by xolilwindmill 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Embarking on a quest is the best way to begin,
Hermes and I are on intimate terms. He taught me what it means to be a meta-magician.
2007-03-06 23:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
...the Word was with God and the Word was God...and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.( I think that I quoted correctly)
Many, do question, the Word. My question is why question the Word. The Word is the answer.
2007-03-06 23:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put Hermes on, you're talking rubbish.
2007-03-06 23:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apollo stomped that little bastard Hermes.
2007-03-06 23:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the first word a question? "how" did that thought come about?
2007-03-07 03:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by James 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh Hello : ) Yes and the word was with God, and the word is Jesus.
2007-03-06 23:15:09 · answer #10 · answered by CHAEI 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋