incarnation

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The term "Incarnation" in Christianity refers to the belief that God became human in the form of Jesus Christ. This doctrine holds that Jesus was both fully divine and fully human, with these two natures united in one person. The word "Incarnation" comes from the Latin word for "flesh." This concept is central to Christian theology, emphasizing God's embodiment in human form to redeem humanity from sin.12

In Hinduism, "avatar" signifies the descent of a deity into human or animal form to restore cosmic order or combat evil. The god Vishnu, in particular, is known for his ten principal avatars, or dashavatara, which include figures like Rama and Krishna. While distinct from the Christian Incarnation, both concepts involve divine beings taking earthly form.32

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