Anthropotheism
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| '''Anthropotheism''' is ascribing human form and nature to gods, or the belief that gods are only [[deified]] human beings. Associated with classical [[Greek mythology|Greek]] and [[Roman mythology|Roman]] beliefs, a type of anthropotheism finds a modern expression in the [[Mormon]] world-view of eternal progression. Vestiges of Hebrew anthropotheism can be discerned throughout the [[Hebrew Bible]]. It is a type of [[physitheism]]. | '''Anthropotheism''' is ascribing human form and nature to gods, or the belief that gods are only [[deified]] human beings. Associated with classical [[Greek mythology|Greek]] and [[Roman mythology|Roman]] beliefs, a type of anthropotheism finds a modern expression in the [[Mormon]] world-view of eternal progression. Vestiges of Hebrew anthropotheism can be discerned throughout the [[Hebrew Bible]]. It is a type of [[physitheism]]. | ||
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| + | The attribution of human general qualities to divine beings may be called [[anthropopathy]]. | ||
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| + | Early Christian writers such as [[Melito]], [[Tertullian]], [[Origen]] and [[Lactantius]] were accused of anthropomorphism. | ||
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| + | Anthropomorphism was revived in northern Italy during the tenth century, but was effectually suppressed by the bishops, notably by the [[Ratherius]], bishop of [[Verona]]. | ||
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| + | In modern times, [[Benny Hinn]] has also taught a form of anthropomorphism. | ||
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Anthropotheism is ascribing human form and nature to gods, or the belief that gods are only deified human beings. Associated with classical Greek and Roman beliefs, a type of anthropotheism finds a modern expression in the Mormon world-view of eternal progression. Vestiges of Hebrew anthropotheism can be discerned throughout the Hebrew Bible. It is a type of physitheism.
The attribution of human general qualities to divine beings may be called anthropopathy.
Criticism
Early Christian writers such as Melito, Tertullian, Origen and Lactantius were accused of anthropomorphism.
Anthropomorphism was revived in northern Italy during the tenth century, but was effectually suppressed by the bishops, notably by the Ratherius, bishop of Verona.
In modern times, Benny Hinn has also taught a form of anthropomorphism.
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