aretalogy
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Aretalogy — is a form of sacred biography where a deity s attributes are listed, in the form of poem or text, in the first person. Often each line starts with the standard I am … . Usually, aretalogies are self praising. They are found in the sacred texts of … Wikipedia
aretalogy — In NT studies a narrative which is a recital of the qualities or virtues (Greek, aretai) of a worker of miracles, such as Jesus and pagan philosophers like Apollonius of Tyana (d. 98 CE), whose biography was written by Philostratus in the 3rd… … Dictionary of the Bible
aretalogy — ar·e·tal·o·gy … English syllables
aretalogy — n. relation of wonderful deeds of a god or hero … Dictionary of difficult words
aretalogy — ˌarəˈtaləjē noun ( es) Etymology: Greek aretalogia, from aretē virtue + logia logy : a narrative of the miraculous deeds of a god or hero … Useful english dictionary
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
Infancy Gospel of Thomas — The Infancy Gospel of Thomas is a non canonical text that was part of a popular genre, aretalogy , of the 2nd and 3rd centuries mdash; a miracle literature of Infancy gospels that was both entertaining and inspirational, written to satisfy a… … Wikipedia
Daniel 2 — Stained glass depiction of Daniel interceding with Arioch, the king s guard. Arioch had been charged with killing all the wise men after they were not able to interpret Nebuchadnezzar s dream. Daniel 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Daniel… … Wikipedia
ar|e|tal|o|gy — «AHR uh TAL uh jee», noun, plural gies. a narrative of the feats or achievements of a legendary figure: »an aretalogy of Pythagoras. ╂[< Greek aretalogiā < aretē manly virtue + logíā logy] … Useful english dictionary
HADAS, MOSES — (1900–1966), U.S. classical scholar and humanist. After graduating from Emory University, Hadas proceeded to Columbia University, at the same time pursuing studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, from which he received his… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
