Bibliography: BIB23578

Key	BIB23578
Reference type	Journal Article
Title	Immanence and Transcendence in Theophanic Symbolism
Journal	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
Author	Sours, Michael W.
Year	1992
Date	June–Sept. 1992
Issue	2
Volume	5
Abstract	Various anthropomorphic and naturalistic symbols are used in biblical, quranic and Bahá'í scriptures to depict theophanies - the appearance of God and the divine will in the realm of creation. Many of the same theophanic symbols that appear in biblical and quranic scriptures are used in the writings of Bahá'u'lláh to communicate his own divinity and to connect his ministry with past redemptive history. Such symbols include an angel, fire, and the prophets' claims to be God incarnate, i.e. symbolically the face or voice of God. This article examines the theological significance of these symbols, how Bahá'u'lláh uses them to convey immanence and transcendence of God, and to create a continuity between his own revelation and those of the past.
Language	English
Keywords	SYMBOLISM; IMMANENCE; TRANSCENDENCE; THEOPHANY
Pages	13–56