I've been mulling over what it means to have dominion over the earth as well and haven't landed in quite the same place where you are, but I'm looking forward to seeing where you are going with this conversation. And also: as much as I love a good, long essay, I have to admit I'm much more likely to read in smaller chunks, so thanks for breaking it up.
Outstanding work, Ross: I will be suggesting this piece to others. Connecting the question of "dominion over nature" with Moses and the mustard seed is very illuminating. Thank you very much for your work!
Really enjoyed this, Ross. You mentioned the Lord of the Rings and I couldn’t help think of Tom Bombadil as I read through this essay. Kind of a mysterious character that I’ve never quite understood, but he expresses his authority over nature through song.
Thank you, Kemp. Yes, I was thinking about Tom Bombadil quite a bit while writing this. I agree he expresses the kind of (joyful) authoritative dominion I’m talking about better than almost any figure outside Scripture.
My favorite aspect of your writing is how it helps me in my personal journey toward reenchanting my protestant faith. Just the notion of Jesus speaking to the wind, it sounds like something Aslan would do in Narnia.
I've been mulling over what it means to have dominion over the earth as well and haven't landed in quite the same place where you are, but I'm looking forward to seeing where you are going with this conversation. And also: as much as I love a good, long essay, I have to admit I'm much more likely to read in smaller chunks, so thanks for breaking it up.
Thanks for reading, Stefanii. Glad you’re thinking about the same things.
Outstanding work, Ross: I will be suggesting this piece to others. Connecting the question of "dominion over nature" with Moses and the mustard seed is very illuminating. Thank you very much for your work!
So glad it was helpful! Appreciate you guys.
Really enjoyed this, Ross. You mentioned the Lord of the Rings and I couldn’t help think of Tom Bombadil as I read through this essay. Kind of a mysterious character that I’ve never quite understood, but he expresses his authority over nature through song.
Thank you, Kemp. Yes, I was thinking about Tom Bombadil quite a bit while writing this. I agree he expresses the kind of (joyful) authoritative dominion I’m talking about better than almost any figure outside Scripture.
My favorite aspect of your writing is how it helps me in my personal journey toward reenchanting my protestant faith. Just the notion of Jesus speaking to the wind, it sounds like something Aslan would do in Narnia.