You can't expect anyone to trust revelation if he hasn't experienced it himself. Those who haven't only know reason. And since revelation is a thing apart, and cannot be accounted for reasonably, they never will believe you. This is the great division of the world and always has been. When reason and revelation run together, why, then you have something great, a great age.
The excerpt illustrates the divide between those who rely on reason and those who have experienced revelation. It suggests that without personal experience of the extraordinary, people cannot trust or believe in it, as they only understand the world through rational thought. This fundamental division shapes perceptions and beliefs across humanity.
The passage also implies that true progress occurs when reason and revelation coexist harmoniously, resulting in profound advancements in understanding and culture. The author, Mark Helprin, reflects on this interplay, hinting at the potential greatness of an era enriched by both logical reasoning and transcendental insights.
