About ten years ago, in a journey in spirit, Neville walked back into that former world of wealth, was recognized and welcomed by everyone, stayed only a moment, and returned bringing its vivid memory.
Date (happened)
c. 1957
conclusion
Why
dc1-agreement-20261004, pm-actor-551 (PM 8702)
Reasoning
All 2 claims agree on c. 1957: passage:536258; passage:536258.
c. 1957
estimated · probable · preferred
Source
passage 536258 (lecture nid 1294, delivered 1967-10-23): 'Then about ten years ago in one of my journeys in spirit, I walked back into the world'
Reasoning
Lecture 1294's delivery date is certain (1967-10-23). Neville states this journey-in-spirit occurred about ten years before he spoke, giving circa 1957 by subtraction; 'about' keeps it a round figure rather than a precise date.
c. 1957
stated
Source
"about ten years ago", told in A Lesson in Scripture (nid 1294)
Told / reported
23 October 1967
conclusion
Why
dc1-agreement-20261004, pm-actor-551 (PM 8702)
Reasoning
All 2 claims agree on 1967-10-23: node:1294; node:1294.
23 October 1967
stated
Source
A Lesson in Scripture (nid 1294), telling 1294-7, told 1967-10-23
23 October 1967
estimated
Source
delivery claim on lecture nid 1294, 'A Lesson in Scripture'
Reasoning
This is when Neville related the journey-in-spirit to the audience; the lecture's delivery date is certain (catalogue #377 agrees with the transcript byline).
Sources
Source
- A Lesson in Scripture ¶39 (Then about ten years ago in one of my journeys in spirit, I walked back into the world and saw it just as it was before. Strangely enough, everyone recognized me and welcomed me with open arms, but I stayed only for a moment then returned here bringing w…)