incarnation

Incarnation

The belief that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, a concept beyond human understanding.

Shema

The central prayer in Judaism affirming the oneness of God and rejecting the idea of God being human.

Nicene Creed

A statement of faith in Christianity affirming the two natures of Jesus, as both "God from God" and incarnate by the Holy Spirit.

Kenosis Hymn

A hymn describing how Jesus emptied himself of his divinity to become human, emphasizing his sacrifice on the cross.

New Adam

A concept in Christianity where Jesus is seen as a new beginning, mending the relationship between God and humanity.

Non-corporeality

The belief in some religions that God does not have a physical body, influencing views on the nature of Jesus.