Apocalypse Quote by D. H. Lawrence
“We can understand that the Fathers of the Church in the East wanted Apocalypse left out of the New Testament. But like Judas among the disciples, it was inevitable that it should be included. The Apocalypse is the feet of clay to the grand Christian image. And down crashes the image, on the weakness of these very feet. There is Jesus--but there is also John the Divine. There is Christian love--and there is Christian envy. The former would "save" the world--the latter will never be satisfied till it has destroyed the world. They are two sides of the same medal.”
About This Quote
Discusses the inclusion of Apocalypse in the New Testament as inevitable, reflecting dualities of Christian virtues and vices.
In simple terms: Apocalypse’s inclusion was inevitable, showing both good and evil in Christianity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize dual nature of beliefs.
Themes
theology
duality
history
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
scholarly
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- literary analysis
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
apocalypse
Christian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How do opposing forces shape religious narratives?
- Can exclusion ever truly remove controversial ideas?
