Faith Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
““SADNESSES OF THE COVENANT: Sadness of God's love; Sadness of God's back [sic]; Favourite-child sadness; Sadness of b[ein]g sad in front of one's God; Sadness of the opposite of belief [sic]; What if? Sadness; Sadness of God alone in heaven; Sadness of a God who would need people to pray to Him...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, 2005
The passage explores varied, paradoxical grief linked to divine love, questioning belief and the nature of sorrow.
In simple terms: It reflects on complex grief tied to faith.
Contemplate the layers of personal sorrow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- literary analysis
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape our sadness?
- Can grief be both personal and universal?
Interpretations may differ widely, risking misreadings.