special revelation

noun

God's revelation made exclusively to His Chosen People in His divine Word, as opposed to knowledge of God attained through any other means such as philosophy.

Meanings

nounspecial revelation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableChristianityGod's revelation made exclusively to His Chosen People in His divine Word, as opposed to knowledge of God attained through any other means such as philosophy.
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APA

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Chicago

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