Heavenly Father
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Heavenly Father is the supreme deity in Christian theology, regarded as the father of Jesus and the source of divine authority. In the nuptial blessing described by Tertullian, the Heavenly Father ratifies the blessing proclaimed by angels, affirming the sanctity of marriage. This concept was part of the teachings of the early African Church as recorded by Tertullian and Cyprian.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Referenced in early 3rd-century Christian texts from North Africa, showing the belief in God's ratification of angelic proclamations.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- angels
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“which the angels proclaim, which is ratified by the Heavenly Father”
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