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835. Gods in Human Form (#98369)
835. Gods in Human Form
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Manners and Customs of the Bible
By:
James M. Freeman
Narrator:
Chris Genthree
Duration:
1min
Acts 14:11
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Acts 14:11
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And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. (Acts 14:11)
. The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
It was a common opinion among the ancient heathen that the gods were accustomed to visit men in human form. Frequent reference is made to this opinion by classical writers. There was a tradition among this very people that Jupiter and Mercury had once appeared in Phrygia to an aged couple, Philemon and Baucis. In this visit the two gods were entertained by Lycaon, whence the name of the province, Lycaonia.
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