Encyclopedia Britannica on Agape: "In John 3:16, a verse that is often described as a summary of the Gospel message, agape is the word used for the love that moved God to send his only son for the world’s redemption. The term necessarily extends to the love of one’s fellow humans, as the reciprocal love between God and humans is made manifest in one’s unselfish love of others."
“Agape” love and a mouth hanging “agape” with incredulity are not the same thing, nor are they pronounced the same way, but they must be related. (I spent some time trying to make that wordplay work in the essay)
This point about blues and playing behind the beat is one of the most perceptive observations I’ve ever heard about the music. I’ll be stealing this, beginning today. Thanks for posting this!
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Encyclopedia Britannica on Agape: "In John 3:16, a verse that is often described as a summary of the Gospel message, agape is the word used for the love that moved God to send his only son for the world’s redemption. The term necessarily extends to the love of one’s fellow humans, as the reciprocal love between God and humans is made manifest in one’s unselfish love of others."
“Agape” love and a mouth hanging “agape” with incredulity are not the same thing, nor are they pronounced the same way, but they must be related. (I spent some time trying to make that wordplay work in the essay)
This point about blues and playing behind the beat is one of the most perceptive observations I’ve ever heard about the music. I’ll be stealing this, beginning today. Thanks for posting this!