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“This incarnation of the Son of God, this taking upon himself the very nature of man, this uniting himself through the body of man with the whole material universe, and through the soul of man with the whole moral and spiritual universe, must in its very nature have wrought a change affecting…” quote by A.A. Hodge
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““This incarnation of the Son of God, this taking upon himself the very nature of man, this uniting himself through the body of man with the whole material universe, and through the soul of man with the whole moral and spiritual universe, must in its very nature have wrought a change affecting universally and intimately all the provinces and kingdoms and all the individuals which it embraces.””

A.A. Hodge

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The incarnation of the divine unites with humanity, affecting all realms physically and spiritually.

In simple terms: God becoming human changes everything.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the profound impact of divine humanity.

Themes

theology spirituality universality

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • religious discourse
  • philosophical reflection
  • ethical considerations

Key Concepts

incarnation cosmology anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine incarnation influence moral behavior?
  • What implications does this have for personal spirituality?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary; some may view it metaphorically.

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