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I was following along what others were saying about the sentences, but I was asking questions more than answering what Waite was meaning in each sentences. I was trying to add my thoughts or 2 cents in, I apologize that my questions and responses took us off topic, I was just wanting to learn.
This is where it started.
In looking up words that Waite would use, (Sekinah) I stumbled across interesting info, and shared. sorry that It went off topic.
ETA: I was following Line 17. sentence.
I can see that I didn't follow any other sentences. I will try to pay better attention in the group.
I was following along what others were saying about the sentences, but I was asking questions more than answering what Waite was meaning in each sentences. I was trying to add my thoughts or 2 cents in, I apologize that my questions and responses took us off topic, I was just wanting to learn.
This is where it started.
Added: I just saw your response, Abrac. It's an excellent one. What do you feel was Waite's understanding of the Shekinah?
Waite divides the Shekinah into two very broad categories, Sekinah above and Shekinah below, or Shekinah in manifestation. In Waite's Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, it's Shekinah in manifestation who helps, or leads, the initiate through the first four grades, at which point her guidance is no longer necessary. The Shekinah is one of Waite's more complicated doctrines imo; I still don't have it all sorted out.
In my best estimation, the High Priestess is Sekinah above (in transcendence) and the Empress is Shekinah in manifestation.
In looking up words that Waite would use, (Sekinah) I stumbled across interesting info, and shared. sorry that It went off topic.
ETA: I was following Line 17. sentence.
I can see that I didn't follow any other sentences. I will try to pay better attention in the group.