Who is God? -A Glorious Being of Ineffable Light
The Ancient Tradition
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God as Glorious Being of Ineffable Light Across Religious Traditions
The chapter explores ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the sun God Ra and his association with light and kingship, discussing how various texts depict God as a powerful and radiant deity linked to creation and light. It highlights the symbolic representation of divine radiance using gold and discusses Mesopotamian religious thought on gods as numinous beings radiating active brilliance. The chapter also delves into Biblical descriptions of God's glory and contrasts Old Testament and New Testament depictions, as well as mentions modern accounts of encountering God as a luminous entity.
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