Visions (1) (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of vision
Definition of vision
Something perceived during dreams/altered states of consciousness
Typical figures in visions
Typical figures in visions
Angels, saints, or divine messengers
What visions represent to Catholics
What visions represent to Catholics
Meaningful evidence of divine communication
Why direct contact matters for visions
Why direct contact matters for visions
Visual/emotional experience feels authentic & reliable to believers
How visions strengthen belief
How visions strengthen belief
Provide personal confirmation of faith & inspire greater devotion
Saint who had visions at Lourdes
Saint who had visions at Lourdes
Saint Bernadette Soubirous
Abraham's covenant vision event
Abraham's covenant vision event
God appeared to Abraham making promises about descendants
God's words in Abraham's vision
God's words in Abraham's vision
'Do not be afraid, I am your shield, your very great reward'
Jesus in the Transfiguration
Jesus in the Transfiguration
Transformed, face shone like sun, clothes became white as light
Prophets at Transfiguration
Prophets at Transfiguration
Moses and Elijah
Transfiguration significance
Transfiguration significance
Reveals Jesus's divine nature & connection to Law and Prophets
Joan of Arc's vision figures
Joan of Arc's vision figures
Saints Margaret, Catherine, and Michael
Joan of Arc's divine mission
Joan of Arc's divine mission
Liberate France from English occupation
What are Marian apparitions?
What are Marian apparitions?
Visions of the Virgin Mary
Church criteria for validating visions
Church criteria for validating visions
Investigation, consistency with doctrine, evidence of fruits