Divinization

Divinization

Divinization or deification is the "making divine", the "deification" of an earthly entity, individual, group, or activity.

In Christian theology, divinization (or deification, or making divine, or theosis) is the transforming effect of divine grace.[1]

It may also refer to:

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (Oxford University Press 2005 ISBN 978-0-19-280290-3), article "deification"

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