The Ancient Tradition Who is God? -A Glorious Being of Ineffable Light
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Feb 19, 2024 Unraveling the nature of God as a transcendent being of light mirrored in physical marvels. Exploring Ra's creation in Egyptian mythology and divine radiance across religious traditions. Powerful near-death experiences with a radiant white light. Parallels between fiber optics and God's light as a source of truth and knowledge.
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God as Light
- God is universally described as a being of ineffable light in ancient texts.
- This includes near-death experiences and descriptions across various religious traditions.
Ra: Creator and King
- The ancient Egyptians viewed Ra, their primary god, as both a creator and king, ruling on earth and in heaven.
- Ra's association with the sun is likely symbolic.
Light and Gold in Egyptian Texts
- Ancient Egyptian texts, like the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, frequently describe gods and kings with light and gold imagery.
- This emphasizes the connection between divinity, light, and royalty.