The Cause - Rob Pirie
Knowledge Within Bounds Is Power - John Milton's Paradise Lost (Books 7 & 8)
Jul 11, 2024
Join us as we explore John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost with Adam and Eve in books 7 and 8. Delve into themes of knowledge, creation, temptation, love, obedience, and danger as we discuss Satan's rebellion, Raphael's teachings, and the dynamic between Adam, Eve, and Raphael.
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- God's divine knowledge surpasses human understanding, cautioning against excessive pursuit of knowledge.
- The creation story emphasizes God's deliberate design, divine power, and the complexities of human emotions in Paradise Lost.
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Book 7 Overview: The Creation Story
Book 7 of Paradise Lost focuses on Satan's rebellion being subdued, demons cast into hell, and Raphael recounting to Adam the creation of the world by God's son over six days. Adam, thirsty for knowledge, questions Raphael about the beginning of heaven and earth. Raphael emphasizes that God's divine knowledge exceeds human understanding, cautioning against consuming too much knowledge. The book delves into the symbolic creation story, including God's plan and the significance of language in forming the new world.
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