Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Miracle as proof of divine-human status

miracle_as_proof_of_divine_human_status

A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Saintly Miracle and Holy Power. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


comparative

  • The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) PREFACE. / J. G. FRAZER. / CHAPTER I. THE KING OF THE WOOD. / MACAULAY.; lines 1007-1027 confidence: medium

    Permanent incarnation is described as the divine spirit dwelling in a human body, and the god-man is expected to demonstrate his character by working miracles.

    The god-man with permanent divine indwelling is expected to vindicate his character by working miracles.

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