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the·o·mor·phism (thē'ō-môrʹfĭz'əm)
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Depiction or conception of humans as having the form of a god.the'o·morʹphic adj.
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Theomorphism — Theomorphism, from Greek , theos (God) and , morph (shape or form), refers to the bestowal of divine attributes on humanity. The term literally means God shaped , corresponding to the Hebrew name Michael. Islam, Christianity and Judaism teach… … Wikipedia
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theomorphism — ˌthēəˈmȯ(r)ˌfizəm noun ( s) Etymology: the + morphism : representation or conception of something or someone in the form of deity : the condition of being formed in the image of God * * * theomorˈphism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
theomorphic — theomorphism, n. /thee euh mawr fik/, adj. having the form or likeness of God or a deity. [1865 70; < Gk theómorph(os) (see THEO , MORPHOUS) + IC; see MORPHIC] * * * … Universalium
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Image of God — Imago Dei redirects here. For the liberal arts college, see Imago Dei College. The Image of God (Hebrew: צֶלֶם אֱלֹהִים; tzelem elohim, lit. image of God , often appearing in Latin as Imago Dei) is a concept and theological doctrine within the… … Wikipedia
Anthropomorphism — is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics to non human creatures and beings, natural and supernatural phenomena, material states and objects or abstract concepts. Subjects for anthropomorphism commonly include animals and plants… … Wikipedia
theomorphic — /θiəˈmɔfɪk/ (say theeuh mawfik) adjective having the form or likeness of God or a god. {Greek theomorph(os) of divine form + ic} –theomorphism, noun …
theomorphic — a. god like. ♦ theomorphism, n … Dictionary of difficult words
theomorphic — [thē΄ə môr′fik] adj. [< Gr theomorphos (see THEO & MORPH) + IC] having the form, likeness, or aspect of God or a god theomorphism n … English World dictionary
