The meaning of Koinonia
Jan writes:
what is the root derivation &
meaning of Koinonia?
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Koinonia (κοινωνία) comes from the verb
koinoneo, which means to communicate and share in the same (realities,
properties or even problems) with another person. Koinonia is different from
the Latin societas. Societas refers to an agreement and means a partnership.
Koinonia is an intimate relationship, an internal affinity and likeness. This
is also the reason why this same word is used in the Christian era by the
Orthodox Church to name the Holy Communion (Haghia Koinonia), participation to
the Gifts of Christ.
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Related:
•
Some important Greek words
•
The Greek Word - Three
Millennia of Greek Literature
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