Genesis: Use of Theophanies

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1 Use of Theophanies Question One In the Old Testament, God revealed himself to people through theophanies, which refer to visible manifestations of the invisible God. People such as the Israelites and Abraham experienced God’s presence through theophanies such as a pillar of cloud, an earthquake, an angel, a firepot, and a pillar of fire (Genesis, Part II). God cannot be wholly equated with these manifestations, but he attaches his presence to them so that people can experience him. What I find most fascinating about the use of theophanies in the Old Testament is the fact God has never revealed his face to any human being.

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