Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Greek term or phrase:
πίστις/πίστη
English translation:
faith
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Ino66 (X)
Apr 25, 2003 16:38
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Greek term
Pistis
Greek to English
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I was told that this means "faith" and that this faith is based in reason and evidential support. If anyone knows the meaning and the details about its connotations and usage, please help.
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Note added at 2003-04-25 16:54:55 (GMT)
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Actually, \"pistis\" is perceived as incompatible with, or independent of, evidential support. \"Have faith and do not investigate\" (pisteve kai mi erevna) is a well-known Greek motto about religious faith.
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Note added at 2003-04-25 16:55:24 (GMT)
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What exactly IS your context? I noticed you are using the archaic form of the word...
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Note added at 2003-04-25 16:54:55 (GMT)
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Actually, \"pistis\" is perceived as incompatible with, or independent of, evidential support. \"Have faith and do not investigate\" (pisteve kai mi erevna) is a well-known Greek motto about religious faith.
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Note added at 2003-04-25 16:55:24 (GMT)
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What exactly IS your context? I noticed you are using the archaic form of the word...
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Comment: "Thank you for the Greek saying. You pretty much answered my question. I supplied the archaic form because I wanted to know about the origin of the meaning."
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