ἀποστολή (Apostolē): Called and Sent by Christ
Deep Dive into ἀποστολήThe Greek term apostolē refers to the act of sending out or the office of a special emissary, and it is most frequently translated in the New Testament as apostleship. Derived from the verb apostellō, the word initially held secular associations with maritime trade and military expeditions, describing the dispatch of a naval fleet or the role of a fleet commander. Over time, the term acquired significant religious dimensions. In Hellenistic philosophy, figures like Cynic and Stoic sages viewed themselves as divinely authorized messengers and scouts sent by the gods to…
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