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Divine Beings Quote by Bart D. Ehrman

“Within Judaism we find divine beings who temporarily become human, semidivine beings who are born of the union of a divine being and a mortal, and humans who are, or who become, divine.” quote by Bart D. Ehrman
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““Within Judaism we find divine beings who temporarily become human, semidivine beings who are born of the union of a divine being and a mortal, and humans who are, or who become, divine.””

Bart D. Ehrman

About This Quote

Source Book: The New Testament: A Historical Introduction, 2016

Judaism contains beings ranging from fully divine to human, including hybrid semidivine entities.

In simple terms: Judaism includes divine, hybrid, and human beings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the spectrum of divinity in tradition.

Themes

religion mythology identity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

academic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theological study
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal belief
  • cultural analysis

Key Concepts

divine hierarchy anthropomorphism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does divinity mean to you?
  • How do hybrid beings affect belief systems?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary across sects.

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