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| + | {{for|pre=This page is about an in-world piece of literature|Words of Radiance|the novel which used this name as a working title}} |
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| − | The book of Endless Pages is an in text work. It is a books that represents the ideals of one of the devotaries in [[Vorinism]]. It was given to [[Jasnah Kholin]] by someone trying to convert her, but the attempt failed, despite being 'the closest anyone has ever come to it'. She passed it on to [[Shallan Davar]] during her wardship. |
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| + | |I'm still learning. We all are. The Book of Endless Pages cannot be filled … though your father made a very nice addition to the text. |
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| + | |[[Godeke]] to [[Adolin Kholin]]{{book ref|sa4|22}} |
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| + | The '''''Book of Endless Pages''''' is a religious text on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|48}} |
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| + | ==Contents== |
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| + | |They worship the Almighty, but are guided by the belief that there are always more answers to be found. The book cannot be filled, as there is always something to learn. This devotary is a place where one is never penalized for questions, even those challenging Vorinism’s own tenets. |
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| + | |[[Jasnah]], explaining the [[Devotary of Sincerity]] to [[Shallan]]{{book ref|sa1|48}} |
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| + | It is a book that represents the ideals of the [[Devotary of Sincerity]], a sect of [[Vorinism]].{{book ref|sa1|48}} It is called the ''Book of Endless Pages'' because it is completely blank, representing the devotary's belief that there is always something to learn, and that the book can never be completed.{{book ref|sa1|48}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | A copy of the book was given to [[Jasnah Kholin]] by someone trying to convert her to Vorinism; the attempt failed, but it was 'the closest anyone has ever come to it'.{{book ref|sa1|48}} Jasnah seems to cherish the book, but she passes it on to [[Shallan Davar]] during her wardship, reminding her that seeking truth is always a virtue.{{book ref|sa1|48}} Shallan is surprised to learn of the Devotary of Sincerity, and it challenges her stereotypes about religion and [[ardent]]s.{{book ref|sa1|48}} Shallan later wonders why Jasnah gave her the book just before piecing together the fact that both of them have the ability to [[Surgebind]].{{book ref|sa1|70}} |
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| + | Shallan lost her copy of the book during the sinking of the ''[[Wind's Pleasure]]'', and she believes that she still does not fully understand its significance.{{book ref|sa2|17}} |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | * It was the original working title of ''[[Words of Radiance]]'', but [[Brandon]] realized that it was an ironic name for a novel with more than one thousand pages.{{wob ref|10033}} |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| + | <references /> |
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| + | {{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 16:47, 6 January 2021 (UTC)}} |
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| + | {{Stormlight}} |
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| + | [[Category: Vorinism]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 17 August 2021
| Book of Endless Pages | |
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| Type | Religious text |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“I'm still learning. We all are. The Book of Endless Pages cannot be filled … though your father made a very nice addition to the text. ”
The Book of Endless Pages is a religious text on Roshar.[2]
Contents[edit]
“They worship the Almighty, but are guided by the belief that there are always more answers to be found. The book cannot be filled, as there is always something to learn. This devotary is a place where one is never penalized for questions, even those challenging Vorinism’s own tenets. ”
It is a book that represents the ideals of the Devotary of Sincerity, a sect of Vorinism.[2] It is called the Book of Endless Pages because it is completely blank, representing the devotary's belief that there is always something to learn, and that the book can never be completed.[2][1]
History[edit]
A copy of the book was given to Jasnah Kholin by someone trying to convert her to Vorinism; the attempt failed, but it was 'the closest anyone has ever come to it'.[2] Jasnah seems to cherish the book, but she passes it on to Shallan Davar during her wardship, reminding her that seeking truth is always a virtue.[2] Shallan is surprised to learn of the Devotary of Sincerity, and it challenges her stereotypes about religion and ardents.[2] Shallan later wonders why Jasnah gave her the book just before piecing together the fact that both of them have the ability to Surgebind.[3]
Shallan lost her copy of the book during the sinking of the Wind's Pleasure, and she believes that she still does not fully understand its significance.[4]
Trivia[edit]
- It was the original working title of Words of Radiance, but Brandon realized that it was an ironic name for a novel with more than one thousand pages.[5]