Special revelation: Visions (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Special revelation definition
Special revelation definition
God directly reveals himself to specific individuals or groups
Special vs natural revelation
Special vs natural revelation
Special=direct communication; natural=through creation & reason
Visions definition
Visions definition
Seeing supernatural beings: angels, saints, Jesus, or Mary
God's attributes shown in visions
God's attributes shown in visions
Omnipotence, omnibenevolence, omnipresence, omniscience
Who witnessed the Transfiguration?
Who witnessed the Transfiguration?
Three disciples: Peter, James, and John
How did Jesus appear at Transfiguration?
How did Jesus appear at Transfiguration?
Face shone like sun, clothes white as light
Who appeared with Jesus at Transfiguration?
Who appeared with Jesus at Transfiguration?
Moses (lawgiver) and Elijah (prophet)
St Bernadette visions when/where
St Bernadette visions when/where
1858, Lourdes, France
What was St Bernadette's spring miracle?
What was St Bernadette's spring miracle?
Dug in mud, spring appeared and still flows today
Why do pilgrims visit Lourdes?
Why do pilgrims visit Lourdes?
Spring believed to have healing properties; millions visit yearly
Non-religious explanations for visions
Non-religious explanations for visions
Psychological, medical, sleep deprivation, cultural expectations
Why Catholics argue visions aren't faked
Why Catholics argue visions aren't faked
No reason - often brings criticism, doubt, or persecution
How does Church respond to vision claims?
How does Church respond to vision claims?
Careful processes for investigating claimed miraculous events