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Re: Author's role
Posted: 04 Mar 2019, 08:38
by briellejee
cpru68 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 02:03
I guess I look at it this way...John the Baptist announced that Jesus was coming. He never claimed to be Jesus, he was just the one to say..hey, everyone! Look, it’s him! And people had to make up
their own minds of they believed or not. I see the author saying..hey everyone! You can have revelation if you choose to. I’m just announcing it in case you want it. So I saw his role in the book as a trumpet blower announcing that we can live from the spirit instead of the mind.
That’s my best guess!
Nice comparison! and describing him as a trumpet blower certainly makes sense and is fitting for his disclaimer.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 04 Mar 2019, 09:05
by spencermack
The author's role is the one who brings the message but it is everyone's role to find the enlightenment.
This author does not want credit for the enlightenment because everyone is on their own journey.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 04 Mar 2019, 16:18
by Samantha Simoneau
This is definitely ambiguous.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 05 Mar 2019, 06:06
by Sahani Nimandra
Interesting point! Sounds more like a guide to me like: look I can get you there but you have to understand it by your own means.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 05 Mar 2019, 07:12
by OloladeO
I guess he doesn't want to take credit for whatever he wrote. I can't be sure though because I haven't read it yet.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 05 Mar 2019, 23:54
by Job Njoroge
The author is playing the role of John the Baptist by announcing the revelation is here but not giving it to them or claiming any recognition.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 06 Mar 2019, 03:47
by Sharon2056
The author acknowledgesto be the messenger but does not want to brag that he is the source of the message. Its kind of humbling how he views his role.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 06 Mar 2019, 04:12
by Chikari
cvetelina_yovcheva87 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 17:28
I think that the author tries to show that every person should find his own revelations. Maybe people need someone to urge them to make a certain revelation; however, no one can reveal something instead of you.
I like your interpretation here. Like he wants to show others the information and power he's found, but he can't force others to follow. Nor is he looking to lead a revolution.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 06 Mar 2019, 04:15
by Kibet Hillary
I would go with the one that seems to present a role of providing an opportunity for people to find their own revelation. There are some instances where such 'contradictions' occurred too. For example, when the author states that he saw no need for mentors or teachers then goes to state that he had no other mentor apart from a spiritual one.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 06 Mar 2019, 10:21
by Aniza Butt
cpru68 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 02:03
I guess I look at it this way...John the Baptist announced that Jesus was coming. He never claimed to be Jesus, he was just the one to say..hey, everyone! Look, it’s him! And people had to make up
their own minds of they believed or not. I see the author saying..hey everyone! You can have revelation if you choose to. I’m just announcing it in case you want it. So I saw his role in the book as a trumpet blower announcing that we can live from the spirit instead of the mind.
That’s my best guess!
Very well said cpru
you really nailed it.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 06 Mar 2019, 12:28
by SangeethaNarayan
I'm a parent and I would like to throw a parent child analogy here. I show my children the various options they have in life ...like swimming lessons, music lessons, basketball, and so on so forth. But they get to pick what resonates with them the most. So does the author ...this is my life he says, you can take what you want and leave what you want. I present but can't reveal your truth. Hence the question ...what's your role?
Re: Author's role
Posted: 07 Mar 2019, 01:59
by Kibet Hillary
His role was to find the essence of Jesus' teaching and to give it back to humanity. It appears that he undertook the role, but he wants people to discover this for themselves too.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 09 Mar 2019, 06:56
by Moddesser Elahi
Richard presents opportunities for people to find their own revelations through his life experiences and the description of spirituality.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 09 Mar 2019, 16:37
by sush_destiny
He is saying that he is a revealer whose role is to find the true meaning of God's teachings and his own revelations, then, provide the opportunity for others to find their own calling or revelations through his experience or writing.
Re: Author's role
Posted: 09 Mar 2019, 16:44
by Jessacardinal
I was confused with regards to the contradiction in that sentence at first as well. It makes more sense to me now having read the book and taking a look back at it once again. I feel like the meaning is similar to saying, "I am not God, but I am a messenger here to do my part to help achieve the overall purpose".