[Knillagrarp]

I hope I do not offend with my comments. The Suttas are accounts of the Lord Buddha's verbal teachings ( with all the nuances for dramatic effects which all speakers use to get the message across )rather than scholarly literary works - they were given to be used; actually put into practice rather than being studied and discussed.

I agree. Suttas are for practice, discussing and studying them however should occur. Are needed for deep comprehension and reflection. Not just as an intellectual exercise but much more in a contemplative way. Letting the sutta do its proper job within us.

Hope I am being clear enough here...