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by [Syl]
Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:38 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Elohim word origin?
Replies: 20
Views: 8033

Elohim word origin?

Elohim is one of the hebrew words for God, used in the very first line of Genesis. "B'rishit Elohim bara et ha arets v et ha shamiim." It's always been one of the more interesting hebrew words, because the -im at the end denotes a plural noun, yet it is universally clear that God is singul...
by [Syl]
Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:27 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Thomas Covenant T-shirts? SHIRTS! SHIRRRTS!
Replies: 80
Views: 14249

If I was going to pick anything straight out of the books, it would have to be "Joy is in the ears that hear, not in the mouth that speaks." Wordy, but it'd make people think.
by [Syl]
Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:23 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: WELL, IF THE WOMEN CAN DO IT WHY CAN'T WE??
Replies: 116
Views: 22066

Call me crazy, but just imagine what one of the Elohim could do.
by [Syl]
Thu Nov 21, 2002 3:19 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Query about the Sunbane
Replies: 26
Views: 4896

I gathered that the sunbane worked something like a machine that ran on blood. The more blood it was fed, the faster it went, the faster it tore up the land. Not enough time to adjust, just like the body's reaction to extreme changes in temperature. I agree that a one day sun doesn't seem like it wo...
by [Syl]
Tue Nov 19, 2002 4:28 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Hellfire and Bloody Damnation
Replies: 17
Views: 5537

don't know about "bloody," but vituperatives like damnation and hellfire are common in the rural west.
by [Syl]
Sun Nov 17, 2002 11:15 pm
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: What's the most unsettling part of the Chronicles?
Replies: 271
Views: 44337

The destruction of Soaring Woodhelvin ranks up there... or young Pietten licking blood. But there is, of course, one thing I warn everybody about when I lend them Lord Foul's Bane. Lena's rape.
by [Syl]
Sat Nov 16, 2002 11:20 pm
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Thomas Covenant T-shirts? SHIRTS! SHIRRRTS!
Replies: 80
Views: 14249

"Aliantha... not just for breakfast anymore."

"Diamondraught. Made by Giants. Imported from Seareach. Drink responsibly."
by [Syl]
Thu Oct 31, 2002 2:03 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Townfulasonobitches USA
Replies: 77
Views: 23548

Vertigo

First, excellent research. About the vertigo, tho... I've always believed the vertigo Covenant experiences is more of a metaphor. Afraid of heights, afraid of power, afraid of the heights of emotion. Similar to his fear of horses. So much unbridled health is an affront to his sickness. Speaking of, ...
by [Syl]
Sat Oct 26, 2002 2:16 am
Forum: The First and Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Topic: Education in the Chronicles
Replies: 21
Views: 8083

That last post was mine. Must've timed out.
by [Syl]
Sat Oct 26, 2002 12:53 am
Forum: The Summonsing
Topic: Welcome Visitors & New Members !! - Retired Topic.
Replies: 1569
Views: 202908

Hey, all. Second time here. Thought I'd register this time. See you around the board.

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