"A stone is almost the perfect example of a “given object,” a fact, something that is there by dint of taking up space and taking up space because it is there. Bricks, on the other hand, are the result of human intentional processes. They could almost be called natural existence and artificial existence."
Stone might be created, but there is much more human work required of stone before it could be used in the building.
For brick, you need mud. And there is plenty in Mesopotamia and Egypt around the big rivers. Not so much in Israel.
You use a made up analogy in your thesis, without understanding the actual materials.
A writing of the true Jewish genius.
To the point, 770 is built of bricks.
True insanity which I could barely understand 30 percent of it. Bravo and amazing work
I haven’t finished. This is an exceptional experience. Thanks for your many kindnesses.
No. He's not manufacturing exemplar. He's assisting in resolution of a real brain teaser here.
How I now see it: The distinct possibility exists that I..and therefore my household..sit atop a quarry.
Of what mineral substance precisely?
That's for the Geological Survey (henceforth referred to as simply *The Survey*) to ascertain.
Whatever it is, it holds a charge.
Also, while I'm at it, one reason we're still talking about Exodus is simple:
The blood of the Israelites was *in* the finished product. Blood, sweat, tears..It's the sacrificial investment which gives lasting life to the story.
"A stone is almost the perfect example of a “given object,” a fact, something that is there by dint of taking up space and taking up space because it is there. Bricks, on the other hand, are the result of human intentional processes. They could almost be called natural existence and artificial existence."
Stone might be created, but there is much more human work required of stone before it could be used in the building.
For brick, you need mud. And there is plenty in Mesopotamia and Egypt around the big rivers. Not so much in Israel.
You use a made up analogy in your thesis, without understanding the actual materials.