I had given up practising my Jewish religion when I was a 14-year-old girl and did not begin to feel Jewish again until I had returned to God.
Edith SteinRead
Who can sleep on the night that God became man?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the profound significance of divine incarnation and its impact on humanity.
Edith Stein's quote presents a powerful contemplation on the spiritual weight of the moment when God became man, suggesting that such a monumental event would naturally stir deep emotional and existential responses in people. The implication is that the mystery of this incarnation is so significant that it provokes awe and reflection, making it difficult for one to remain indifferent or unaffected, especially on the night it occurred.
Themes
IncarnationSpiritualityDivinityHumanityReflection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to emphasize the significance of Christmas.
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