Image and Imagination-Essays and Reviews presents a rigorous doctrinal inquiry into the nature of literary imagination, the ontological status of images, and their function within both pagan and Christian poetics. Lewis distinguishes sharply between the mere visual image and the deeper imaginative act that participates in the creation of meaning.

Y-R-H (יָרָה): Root meaning “to shoot” (like an arrow) or “to teach/direct.” Y-R-H conveys intentional guidance and is much broader than just the “law”. Y-R-H encompasses teaching, instruction, and/ or a path such as the Pentateuch, specific rules, or wisdom. Related words Y-R-H include Moreh/ M-R-H (teacher/guide) and Torah/ T-R-H (instruction).

*I owe you/ you owe me*DEBT AND REPAYMENT* Tit for Tat —- this system of thinking and acting is based in legalism. Legalism is what you find in any religious or secular system that demands ‘justice’ for an infraction that was done to you.

In Genesis 8:2 we begin the process of the waters abating. A full chapter is given up to the existence in the ark until the first contact made to soil in Genesis 9.