The Puzzle of John 21:15-17: A Formality Solution
The alternation of the words for “love” in John 21:15-17 is a long-standing puzzle that has defied solution. It is suggested in this note that ἀγαπῶ and φιλῶ carry a slight difference of “formality” as a result of their history and that this can account for the interplay.
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2017
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Novum Testamentum
Year: 2017, Volume: 59, Issue: 1, Pages: 27-30 |
IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
Further subjects: | B
NT
John 21:15-17
ἀγαπῶ and φιλῶ
formality
B Bible. Johannesevangelium 21,15-17 |
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Summary: | The alternation of the words for “love” in John 21:15-17 is a long-standing puzzle that has defied solution. It is suggested in this note that ἀγαπῶ and φιλῶ carry a slight difference of “formality” as a result of their history and that this can account for the interplay. |
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ISSN: | 1568-5365 |
Contains: | In: Novum Testamentum
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15685365-12341549 |