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It maketh God man, and man God; things temporal, eternal…

“It maketh God man, and man God; things temporal, eternal; mortal, immortal; it maketh an enemy a friend, a servant a son, vile things glorious, cold hearts fiery, and hard thing liquid.” quote by Bonaventure
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“It maketh God man, and man God; things temporal, eternal; mortal, immortal; it maketh an enemy a friend, a servant a son, vile things glorious, cold hearts fiery, and hard thing liquid.”

Bonaventure

About This Quote

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

Divine and human realms intertwine, blurring lines between opposites and transforming extremes into unity.

In simple terms: God and man share qualities.

Key Takeaway

Embrace paradoxical unity.

Themes

spirituality duality transformation

Mood

contemplative mysterious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • interfaith dialogue
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can contradictions coexist in faith?
  • How does this view affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective

Complexity may confuse believers.

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