Peter Herman wrote:
>. . . . to back up Belsey (and Frances Batycki), Milton, in the Doctrine
>and Discipline of Divorce, does refer to the "wanting soul," thus perfectly
>blending lack and desire, desire arising from lack.
But does Milton define what he means by "wanting soul"? I ask this so that
I don't have to look it up. Since Milton apparently did not believe the
soul is immortal, may "wanting" have a theological meaning? I ask. The
soul may be wanting because imperfect, subject to time and death.
Yours, Bill Godshalk
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