Paradise Lost

In Paradise Lost I thought I would tackle the Worldview by looking at God & the Universe.

The easiest question to answer is “was the universe created?” It is clearly stated in lines 9-12 “In the Beginning how the Heav’ns and Earth rose out of the Chaos…” and goes on to say “Fast by the Oracle of God”. Line 31 also once again references the Creator. This provides proof of God’s creation.

The next question of what is the power that has control of the universe and what is it governed by, is demonstrated in several areas throughout Paradise Lost. Evidence starts on line 24 with “That to the highth of this great Argument I may assert Eternal Providence”. It continues in line 27 “Heav’n hides nothing from thy view”. Line 39-40 says “To set himself in Glory above his Peers, he trusted to have equal’d the most High”. This shows even Satan is acknowledging who governs and controls the universe.