epiphany (An appearance or manifestation of a divine being)

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• epiphany — /əˈpɪfəni / (say uh pifuhnee) noun 1. an appearance, revelation, or manifestation of a divine being. 2. a revelation of the basic nature of something; a perception of some essential truth: *I often don t want to look too deeply into what he s… …  

• epiphany — noun (plural nies) Etymology: Middle English epiphanie, from Anglo French, from Late Latin epiphania, from Late Greek, plural, probably alteration of Greek epiphaneia appearance, manifestation, from epiphainein to manifest, from epi + phainein to …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Epiphany (holiday) — This article is about the feast day. For the feeling, see Epiphany (feeling). Epiphany, (Koine Greek: ἐπιφάνεια, epiphaneia, manifestation , striking appearance ,[1]) or Theophany, (Ancient Greek (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια, Τheophaneia,[2]) meaning vision of… …   Wikipedia

• epiphany — Synonyms and related words: Christophany, Satanophany, afflatus, angelophany, apocalypse, apparition, appearance, appearing, arising, avatar, coming, coming into being, coming forth, direct communication, discernibleness, disclosure,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• epiphany — noun /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni,ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni,ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni,əˈpɪf.ə.ni/ a) A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being. b) An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe …   Wiktionary

• Theophany — For the Christian holiday, see Epiphany (holiday). For the given name, see Tiffany (given name). Death of Semele by Peter Paul Rubens …   Wikipedia

• Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …   Universalium

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• biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …   Universalium

• Mircea Eliade — Eliade redirects here. For other persons of the same name, see Eliade (surname). Mircea Eliade Born March 13, 1907(1907 03 13) Bucharest, Romania Died April 22, 1986( …   Wikipedia