Talk:Divine spark

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I'm not aware that "divine spark" is a theological term of art; if it isn't, then the article should probably be deleted. Garamond Lethet c 02:43, 30 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It is a term in Gnosticism. However, I think the article is incorrect in saying that every person has a divine spark. In Gnosticism, only the elect have a divine spark within them; most people do not. Philgoetz (talk) 04:50, 15 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

This concept is common in many religions outside of Christianity, particular in the religions' mystical traditions. It is a primary topic in Jewish Kabbalah, for example. An interesting article for reference can be found here: https://louisjacobs.org/articles/the-doctrine-of-the-divine-spark-in-man-in-jewish-sources/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:14A:C101:3C2F:5F1:EAA4:42A4:C7A0 (talk) 20:31, 13 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]