Psalm 48 adds on to the ideas I presented in when talking about 1 Samuel 24. Psalm 48 describes God’s presence in the city of Jerusalem and his protection of the city. This Psalm shows that God himself is present in the city of Jerusalem. This is not just a Hierophany but a Theophony as it explicitly mentions that god is in the city and is protecting the city. This Theophony contributes to Eliade’s idea on how a place becomes sacred. Because a theophony and numerous hierophanies occurred in Jerusalem and numerous shrines were built to honor them the city of Jerusalem is
Psalm 48 adds on to the ideas I presented in when talking about 1 Samuel 24. Psalm 48 describes God’s presence in the city of Jerusalem and his protection of the city. This Psalm shows that God himself is present in the city of Jerusalem. This is not just a Hierophany but a Theophony as it explicitly mentions that god is in the city and is protecting the city. This Theophony contributes to Eliade’s idea on how a place becomes sacred. Because a theophony and numerous hierophanies occurred in Jerusalem and numerous shrines were built to honor them the city of Jerusalem is