Heidegger’s point of objects only
manifesting themselves when said objects are viewed within their whole context
makes me think of nails in Christianity. On their own, nails are simply long,
thin pieces of metal used to fasten objects together, generally for the purpose
of construction. However, when viewed within the whole context of Christianity,
“nails” becomes a much richer object. The nails are not only the tools of the
one fastened to the wood (seeing as he was a carpenter), but the nails are also
the tools of blood sacrifice. This blood sacrifice fulfills thousands of years
of in vain sacrifices and merits mankind communion with God. This blood
sacrifice was prophesied for centuries and was the fulfillment of Gods promises
to His creation, which, was groaning under the pains of its own sin and guilt.
In this context, the nail is not merely a piece of metal, but as a means to
justification. This full context and meaning is only experience as the singular
object is viewed in light of the world it exists in.
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