Books Quote by Rod Dreher
““The medieval conception of reality is an old idea, one that predates Christianity. In his final book The Discarded Image, C. S. Lewis, who was a professional medievalist, explained that Plato believed that two things could relate to each other only through a third thing. In what Lewis called the medieval “Model,” everything that existed was related to every other thing that existed, through their shared relationship to God. Our relationship to the world is mediated through God, and our relationship to God is mediated through the world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discarded Image by C. S. Lewis, 1964
The medieval worldview saw all things linked through God, making divine mediation essential for understanding reality.
In simple terms: Everything is connected through God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine mediation in relationships.
Themes
theology
philosophy
mediation
worldview
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
medieval cosmology
interconnectedness
divine mediation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine mediation shape your view of reality?
- Can secular perspectives coexist with this model?
A Different Perspective
The model may oversimplify complex secular relationships.
