Theophany
/θiˈɒf.ə.ni/noun
A visible manifestation of a deity to a human.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, theophanies were often seen as moments of divine intervention, heavily influencing religious rituals and beliefs about fate.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
θεοφάνεια (theophaneia)
“Appearance of a god.”
Late Latin
Latin
theophania
“The manifestation of a divine being.”
Early Christian Era
Greek
θεοφάνεια (theophaneia)
“The divine appearance or manifestation of God.”
Modern English
English
theophany
“The term adopted to describe divine manifestations in Christian theology.”