theophanic

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The significance of the act is quite different, for the presentation of Jesus, according to Luke, has an apocalyptic and theophanic character.

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  1. Relating to a theophany; pertaining to an actual appearance of a god to man. The notion of angels as divine armies is not like that of the individual “messenger” closely connected with the theophanic history. W. R. Smith, Encyc. Brit., II. 27.

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  • The significance of the act is quite different, for the presentation of Jesus, according to Luke, has an apocalyptic and theophanic character. —  cause of our joy
  • Ch. i., however, is confessedly vague, and moves for the most part along the familiar lines of theophanic descriptions. —  Introduction to the Old Testament
  • Hence, it follows, that I find Hasisadra's account of their share in his adventure incredible; and, as the physical details of the flood are inseparable from its theophanic accompaniments, and are guaranteed by the same authority, I must let them go with the rest. —  Hasisadra's Adventure
  • Through our reception of Christ's most holy body and blood we become God-bearers; we become "little christs," theophanic people, the light of the world. —  Weedon's Blog
 

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