Theophany

Theophany is a visible encounter or manifestation of a deity to humans, often through extraordinary natural or supernatural signs. It serves as a communication of divine presence, power, or message. Examples include biblical scenes like God's appearance to Moses through the burning bush or on Mount Sinai, where His presence is made evident through natural phenomena. Theophanies are significant across many religions, emphasizing the tangible experience of the divine, facilitating relationship, understanding, or reverence. They highlight moments when the divine realm intersects with the human world through sensory experience, serving as powerful reminders of the divine's involvement in worldly affairs.