Through their history ran the strong golden thread of the…
““Through their history ran the strong golden thread of the Bible and the miracles. . . . Ah, the miracles; that was it, that was what he was coming to. Why were there no more miracles, he wondered. Was it because they were no longer necessary? No; for the world was as badly off as ever. Men needed light, as always. And he rehearsed in his mind the miracles in order, from the parting of the waters of the Red Sea, to the healing properties of the bones of certain saints in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. These bones did not interest him; what interested him was the visit of angels to the earth. They used to come, he thought, long ago, to assist and to strive with mankind. There were the two angels who visited Lot; and there was the angel who wrestled with Jacob. Heaven was full of those sons of light: they came and went between Heaven and earth. Their divine presences made fragrant the homes of the Jews.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humanity longs for divine signs; when miracles cease, people seek meaning through faith and hope.
In simple terms: People seek meaning when miracles stop.
Key Takeaway
Find purpose beyond miracles.
Themes
faith
hope
meaning
divine
humanity
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- existential doubt
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
search for miracles
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope in ordinary life?
- How do you respond when miracles seem absent?
A Different Perspective
Believing solely in miracles can cause disillusionment.