Another Post on Becoming Animal

William Blake's Ancient of Days

My last post () caught the attention of a writer and former history professor named Calvin Luther Martin. Mr. Martin sent me a copy of his new book, , which I received and enjoyed in gratitude. It’s less a book and more a meditation or prayer or poem, a collage of classical references and original thought, images and words, ideas and dreams.

It took me several readings to digest and I’m sure I’ve only just scratched the surface, yet. Reading number three I did in front of the computer in order to Google some of the remarkable references. Still there are allusions I don’t understand…what exactly was Descartes’ crackup? And what did St. Paul mean when he said he was poised to know as he was known? Continue Reading »