RE: [TruthTalk] TOE revisited

[Slade Henson]

When we understand the dynamic aspect of G-d in the Shema (Deut 6:4), it helps bring the Truth of the following passage into perspective: "Now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received {them} and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me. I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours; and all things that are Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I have been glorified in them. I am no longer in the world; and {yet} they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, {the name} which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We {are.}" (John 17:7-11) -- slade   P.S. You would receive an "A." I will amend your comment in about nine hours. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 19 December, 2004 19.38 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] TOE revisited In a message dated 12/19/2004 1:58:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:                                                                                                                                                                                 The Hebrew text (as a rule) deals strictly with action,i.e., verb forms as opposed to static "To Be" forms. For instance, Echad (One) in Deuteronomy 6:4 is a VERB.   -- slade Absolutely fascinating.   How would you explain the grammar of choice and the reality it seems to express.   If I used this passage to argue the notion that the oneness of God is a living dynamic rather than a mere statement of fact  --    what would be my grade for the course??   How would you amend my comment? John