Apprehension Quote by Walter Wangerin
“It is not insignificant that my first apprehension of the love of God was granted in an experience with my father. Nor is it generally uncommon that God is apprehended in experience. Nor, in fact, can the divine and human meeting happen any other way. God is not a God of the pulpit, though the pulpit proclaim him. He is a God in and of the histories of humankind. What is significant is that I should have to say so.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes encountering God through a personal, familial experience, suggesting divine understanding arises from human relationships rather than formal doctrine.
In simple terms: God is known through real human connections, not just sermons.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine insight in everyday relationships.
Themes
spirituality
family
experience
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
theological
personal
When to use this quote
- parent‑child bonding
- faith formation
- personal revelation
Key Concepts
theology
human-divine interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- Can divine truth be found outside religious institutions?
- How does family shape spiritual perception?
