Divinity
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Divinity refers to the quality, presence, or nature of that which is divine—a term that, before the rise of monotheism, evoked a broad and dynamic field of sacred power. In the ancient world, divinity
Elizabeth I and the Three Goddesses (Juno, Minerva, and Venus), by Isaac Oliver, c. 1558
Transfiguration by Alexandr Ivanov, 1824
Hildegard von Bingen receives a divine inspiration and passes it on to her scribe
The first page of Cloud of Unknowing in the 15th century manuscript Harley MS 2373
Sacredness
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Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. Th
Divinity
…refers to the quality, presence, or nature of that which is divine—a term that, before the rise of monotheism, evoked a broad and dynamic field of sacred power. In the ancient world, divinity was not limited to a single deity or abstract ideal but was recognized in multiple forms: as a radiant attribute…
The High Priest offers the sacrifice of a goat performing korban
The Western Wall, one of the last relics of the Temple in Jerusalem