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Explore ancient and modern manifestations of deification with Becoming Divine: An Introduction to Deification in Western Culture. From the ancient pharaohs to modern transhumanists, people have sought divinity. They include megalomaniacs, mystics, sages, apostles, prophets, magicians, bishops, philosophers, atheists, and monks. Some aim for independent deity, others seek eternal union with God....

inherit the imperishable. Listen, I will tell you a mystery! We will not all die, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. (1 Cor 15:39–52, NRSV, modified) Paul characterizes the pneumatic body by incorruptibility, glory, and power (1 Cor 15:42–43)—all divine qualities. It is also conformed to Christ’s body, consisting of “life-making” pneuma (v. 45) associated
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