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'''Incarnation''' is a religious concept whereby a [[god]] or other divine being takes on human form.
'''Incarnation''' is a religious concept whereby a [[god]] or other divine being takes on human form.
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In [[Christianity]], the Incarnation refers to [[God]] becoming [[man]] in the person of [[Jesus Christ]]. Some believers describe this as "fully God, fully man"; see [[Trinity]]. The Christian Incarnation is generally opposed by [[Unitarian]]s.
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In [[Christianity]], the Incarnation refers to the [[Logos|Word]] of [[God]] becoming [[man]] in the person of [[Jesus Christ]]. Some believers describe this as "fully God, fully man"; see [[Trinity]]. The Christian Incarnation is generally opposed by [[Unitarian]]s.
In [[Hinduism]], an incarnation of a god is called an [[avatar]].
In [[Hinduism]], an incarnation of a god is called an [[avatar]].