Angelomorphic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having the form of an angel; representing a specified person or object in such a manner. not-comparable
"Other early Christian texts describe Christ in angelomorphic or angelic categories. For instance, in the Pseudo-Clementines Christ is ascribed the role of an archangel and becomes identified with Michael […]"
Example
More examples"Other early Christian texts describe Christ in angelomorphic or angelic categories. For instance, in the Pseudo-Clementines Christ is ascribed the role of an archangel and becomes identified with Michael […]"
Etymology
From angel + -o- + -morphic. First attested in the 19th century, but popularised after the 1950s on the basis of French angélomorphique as used in the work of Jean Daniélou.
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