My understanding is that it is the feminine aspect of God. Yet Judaism, and many other religions recognized Sophia as co-creator (Misstranslation, John 1). Are they one and the same?
2006-07-18 17:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by snoweagleltd 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not exactly but you are on the right track. The word Shekinah is the Hebrew word for God's presence; it is a feminine noun and is said to reflect the feminine aspects of God. I'll post a link to an article below.
The preexistent Logos is identified with Wisdom personified in the Old Testament--a being with God from the beginning who created the world. Wisdome =Sophia in Greek.
2006-07-18 18:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ponderingwisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Shechinah, or Shekinah, is the glory of God's presence. Sophia was the goddess of wisdom. Two different things altogether.
2006-07-19 00:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to baby names. com, you can put in names and it will give u the meanings
2006-07-19 00:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋