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The concept of Visible God in Christianity

The concept of a Visible God in the Catholic Church encompasses the idea that visible gods, specifically the stars, serve as reflections of the divine. These celestial bodies are seen as pure and untainted when observed by people, illustrating a connection between the physical and spiritual realms. The text highlights the belief in the stars as manifestations of God's visibility, contributing to the understanding of the divine presence in the universe.

Synonyms: Manifest god, Divine presence, Incarnate deity

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Christian concept of 'Visible God'

Christianity Books

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: The city of God

(1) Visible gods are the stars, which are not contaminated when people look at them, and are described as such in the provided text.[1]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) In the absence of Moses, the people demanded these, leading Aaron to make a concession, which is mentioned in Exodus 32.[2]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Visible gods are gods that can be seen, and the text mentions discoursing on gods that are visible and born, and to know their birth, is too much for us.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.