The meaning of cheirographon in Colossians 2:14 revisited
In this article we explore the uses of cheirographon in ancient papyri and ostraca and conclude that cheirographon does not refer to a debt certificate, contrary to scholars' consensus (except for Peter Arzt-Grabner). Instead, cheirographon was used to express various handwritten declarations i...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Tyndale bulletin
Year: 2017, Volume: 68, Issue: 2, Pages: 223-239 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Kolosserbrief 2,14
/ Greek language
/ Cheirographon
/ Concept of
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | In this article we explore the uses of cheirographon in ancient papyri and ostraca and conclude that cheirographon does not refer to a debt certificate, contrary to scholars' consensus (except for Peter Arzt-Grabner). Instead, cheirographon was used to express various handwritten declarations including receipts, loans, contracts, and records of oath in ancient Greek papyri. In particular, cheirographon and its cognate words are used in the formula of declaration and with the expression of oath in Colossians 2:14 can be interpreted in this context. Declaration or oath on the observance of religious regulations was significant in ancient paganism and Judaism. Thus, cheirographon tois dogmasin in Colossians 2:14 can be read as the handwritten document which contains the declaration or oath with regard to the observance of religious regulations. |
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| ISSN: | 0082-7118 |
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