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Theophany: A Christian Theological Dictionary on Theophany

A Christian theological definition of Theophany according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:

Theophany

A theophany is a visible manifestation of God usually restricted to the Old Testament. God has appeared in dreams (Gen. 20:3-7; Gen. 28:12-17), visions (Gen. 15:1-21; Isaiah 6:1-13), as an angel (Gen. 16:7-13; 18:1-33), etc.

There is a manifestation known as the Angel of the Lord (Judges 6:20f.) and seems to have characteristics of God Himself (Gen. 16:7-9; 18:1-2; Exodus 3:2-6; Joshua 5:14; Judges 2:1-5; 6:11). Such characteristics as having the name of God, being worshiped, and recognized as God has led many scholars to conclude that the angel of the Lord is really Jesus manifested in the Old Testament. This does not mean that Jesus is an angel. The word "angel" means messenger.

Other scriptures that describe more vivid manifestations of God are Gen. 17:1; 18:1; Ex. 6:2-3; 24:9-11; 33:20; Num. 12:6-8; Acts 7:2. For further information on theophanies see the Plurality Study.
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Theophany: A Christian Theological Dictionary on Theophany

By CARM

Theophany

There is a manifestation known as the Angel of the Lord (Judges 6:20f.) and seems to have characteristics of God Himself (Gen. 16:7-9; 18:1-2; Exodus 3:2-6; Joshua 5:14; Judges 2:1-5; 6:11). Such characteristics as having the name of God, being worshiped, and recognized as God has led many scholars to conclude that the angel of the Lord is really Jesus manifested in the Old Testament. This does not mean that Jesus is an angel. The word "angel" means messenger.

Other scriptures that describe more vivid manifestations of God are Gen. 17:1; 18:1; Ex. 6:2-3; 24:9-11; 33:20; Num. 12:6-8; Acts 7:2. For further information on theophanies see the Plurality Study.

For more articles related to Theophany , see: Body Mind and Soul, Christianity, Theophany

Extracted from http://www.carm.net

" What is CARM?

CARM is a nonprofit Christian apologetics organization whose purpose is to equip Christians with good information on doctrine, various religious groups (Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.), cults, Evolution, New Age, and related subjects.

If you want to learn how to defend the Christian faith, than the online school of apologetics is for you. you can learn how to witness to various groups such as Muslims, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, atheists, and evolutionists. there is more in the school worth checking out and it can help you become a better defender of the Christian faith."

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