ποίημα (Poiēma): God’s Workmanship, Created in Christ for Good Works
Deep Dive into ποίημαThe Greek noun poiēma, derived from the verb poieō meaning to make or do, fundamentally refers to something made, a product, work, or creation. In classical Greek and secular philosophical traditions, it could denote anything from an artisan’s material handiwork to a human deed, action, or even a poetical work. Plato used this word group to describe divine creation as the shaping of pre-existing matter into a beautiful cosmos, while Stoics like Epictetus saw God’s creative activity as pantheistically sustaining the harmony of the world. Philo and Hermetic literature…
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