Saxon2060 OP t1_ix7rdy9 wrote on November 21, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Reply to comment by zorionek0 in Reading the Bible as source material by Saxon2060

>The Bible can be considered from a mundane lens as with a spiritual lens.

While I resent the implication that I'm mundane because I'm not spiritual... ;) I really appreciate your thorough response. KJV but looking up other versions where I might struggle with a verse sounds like a good compromise.

zorionek0 t1_ix7s62b wrote on November 21, 2022 at 12:08 PM

I can’t resist a good pun, but in this case I meant the older meaning of mundane, worldly rather than spiritual.

Which is a great Segway into a common phrase, “sic transit Gloria mundi” - thus passes the glory of the world. A line from the papal coronation ceremonies that’s been referenced by everyone from Emily Dickinson to Mel Brooks to the band Brand New.

AchillesNtortus t1_ix9fhvc wrote on November 21, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Pendant here. The word is "segue", a term from music, not "Segway", a form of transportation.

Yes I know it should say pedant.

zorionek0 t1_ix9l5a2 wrote on November 21, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Like I said, I can’t resist a good pun

cyan_dandelion t1_ix8usxm wrote on November 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM

I second the suggestion of a study Bible. They can be very useful for providing historical and cultural context that would be difficult to know otherwise, whether or not the reader has a Christian background and/or familiarity with the bible. KJV might be quite hard work (not a judgement on you, just I don't find it so easy to understand personally), but I recognise it has historic and linguistic value. Maybe try having a flick through some different versions to see how you find them.

Also, I too was unaware of this second definition. Glad to have learnt it! mundane 1. lacking interest or excitement; dull. 2. of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.