The Kingdom of God Is Within You · Character
Christopher Columbus
Explorer mentioned in context of European conquest and violence.
minor
Also known as Columbus
First appearance: iv
Christopher Columbus shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Used as an example of the madness required to discover a new world, analogous to the leap of faith needed to abandon the old order.
Christopher Columbus first appears in 0018 iv.
In V: Used as an example of the madness required to discover a new world, analogous to the leap of faith needed to abandon the old order.
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