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The concept of Deity in Christianity

Deity refers to the concept of God across various religious and philosophical contexts. In Christianity, it encompasses the worship of different divine representations, emphasizing the nature of God, the Holy Trinity, and the necessity of respecting His presence. Gnosticism connects Deity with inner understanding, while Protestantism highlights its unity with humanity. Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholic perspectives focus on the divine essence and the life-giving power of Deity. The text also notes its philosophical investigations into the existence and nature of this divine being, indicating a universal need for deities across cultures.1
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Synonyms: God, Divinity, Divine being, Celestial being, Supreme being, Idol, Spirit, Supernatural being, Goddess, Immortal, Celestial

In Malay: Dewa; In Dutch: Godheid; In Finnish: Jumaluus; In Spanish: Deidad; In German: Gottheit; In Swedish: Gudom; In French: ¶Ùé¾±³Ùé

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Deity'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The entity that, according to Zeno's doctrine, will be the originator of evil, residing in undesirable places and among those who commit acts of impiety.[1] (2) The divine aspect of the individual, demonstrated through miraculous acts, and hidden within a physical form, existing before all periods of time.[2] (3) This refers to the divine being or God, the subject of philosophical investigation concerning its existence, nature, and role in the universe.[3] (4) Since man has free will, a law has been defined for his guidance by the Deity, not without answering a good purpose.[4] (5) The deity is the omnipotent and all-creating energy of the entire deity manifested without mutation in itself, by means of His perfectly holy flesh, and in the works which He wrought after a divine manner, (that energy of the deity) remaining in its essence free from all circumscription, although it shone through the flesh, which is itself essentially limited.[5]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) This refers to the abode, and the pillars, in more primitive times, were viewed as the abode of the Deity, and later became mere symbols of His presence.[6] (2) This is the term used to describe God in the text, who manifests in the forces of Nature.[7] (3) Deity refers to a god, and in this context, it is associated with the worship of Molech by the Israelites, especially the people of Judah, during a specific period.[8]

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The nature of God, as discussed in the context of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing the divine characters of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.[9]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The term is applied to the Deity as the sole, absolute, and uncreated Spirit, and it is a characteristic application to the third person in the Divinity.[10]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Works of St. Anselm

(1) This is the term used for God, and it is impossible to attribute anything that is unbecoming to God, and any reason has the force of necessity.[11] (2) This refers to the divine essence or nature of God, and the text states that the incarnation does not lower it.[12]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) The Deity is united to every part of the humanity, and it is perpetually united, and it is not changed into flesh, according to the text.[13]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Eastern Orthodoxy (or the Eastern Orthodox Church):
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From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) This is the being of all things, above being, and things living participate in its life-giving power, above all life; things rational and intellectual participate in its self-perfect and preeminently perfect wisdom, above all reason and mind.[14]

Eastern Orthodoxy, or Byzantine Christianity, is one of the three main branches of Christianity. It consists of independently governed churches with strong cultural ties to Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Eastern Orthodox theology focuses on the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Believers strive for theosis, or becoming closer to God, through grace and spiritual practices.  

Gnostic concept of 'Deity'

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Significance in Gnosticism (Mystical or Esoteric Christianity):

From: The Gnostics and Their Remains

(1) From the human body, the usual form assigned to this, issue the two supporters, Nous and Logos, symbols of the inner sense and the quickening understanding, as typified by the serpents, as stated in the provided context.[15] (2) An address to this entity in Akbar’s Ayeen-Akbari is so sublime and consonant with present notions.[16]