Four Living Creatures

Also known as tetramorphs (Greek 'four forms'). The prophet Ezekiel describes four living creatures, each with four wings and four faces: man, lion, ox and eagle (1: 5-10 ). The…

Also known as tetramorphs (Greek ‘four forms’). The prophet Ezekiel describes four living creaturesFour Living Creatures Also known as tetramorphs (Greek 'four forms'). The prophet Ezekiel describes four living creatures, each with four wings and four faces: man, lion, ox and eagle (1: 5-10 ). The Book of Revelation depicts four living creatures who surround the throne of God: one like a lion, one like an ox, the third has the face of a man, the fourth is like an eagle. As individual figures these creatures became the symbols for the four Evangelists: Matthew (man), Mark (lion), Luke (ox), John (eagle)., each with four wings and four faces: man, lion, ox and eagle (1: 5-10 ). The Book of RevelationRevelation 1. The idea that God reveals himself to humankind in various ways, including through Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Creation.2. The Book of Revelation, also called Apocalypse. The final book of the Bible which records the Apocalyptic visions of St John on the island of Patmos. depicts four living creatures who surround the throne of God: one like a lion, one like an ox, the third has the face of a man, the fourth is like an eagle. As individual figures these creatures became the symbols for the four Evangelists: Matthew (man), Mark (lion), Luke (ox), John (eagle).