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"You Spoke in a Vision"(Ps 89:19): Iconoclasts, Exegetes, and God's Word as an Image | Fr. Giambrone

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The Prohibition of Graven Images and Divine Representation

The chapter explores the prohibition of graven images in biblical religion, contrasting Jewish, Islamic, and Christian perspectives on divine representation. It delves into the reasons behind the Old Testament's ban on images, highlighting the challenges and complexities of depicting the divine while emphasizing the significance of Christ's incarnation in Christian theology.

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