All such desires are cut short by the statement: the Word…
““All such desires are cut short by the statement: the Word became flesh. It is in his sheer humanity that he is the Revealer. True, his own also see his δόξα (v.14b); indeed if it were not to be seen, there would be no grounds for speaking of revelation. But this is the paradox which runs through the whole gospel: the δόξα is not to be seen alongside the σάρξ as through a window; it is to be seen in the σάρξ and nowhere else. If man wishes to see the δόξα, then it is on the σάρξ that he must concentrate his attention, without allowing himself to fall victim to appearances. The revelation is present in a peculiar hiddenness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine glory is hidden within human flesh; true revelation requires focusing on the embodied, not the outward appearance.
In simple terms: God's glory is found in humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, not surface.
Themes
theology
spirituality
paradox
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
incarnation
hiddenness
revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on the inner change perception?
- What dangers arise from dismissing external cues?
A Different Perspective
Risk of ignoring external signs that may be meaningful.