Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word epignosis.
Examples
-
The word epignosis here rendered knowledge means accurate and certain, and especially, experimental knowledge; as in Rom.
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860
-
[27] The apostle is there praying earnestly on be half of the Ephesians, that this Spirit might be given them, by which they might be capable of knowing, and knowing practically, as the word epignosis signifies, and of coming into union with that blessed One that is known.
The Whole Works of the Rev. John Howe, M.A. with a Memoir of the Author. Vol. VI. 1630-1705 1822
-
David Schwartz: epignosis: Because we know of no way for you to opt out.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Evaluating Whether A Proposed Bill Exceeds Congress’s Enumerated Powers 2009
-
God revealed therein, with the mysteries of truth and grace, mention of gnosis and epignosis, -- "knowledge" and "acknowledgment."
Pneumatologia 1616-1683 1967
-
The vocabulary (epignosis, paraklesis tacha), the phraseology, and the style are unmistakably and thoroughly Pauline, and the whole Epistle claims to have been written by St. Paul.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913
-
The Greek word here used is not gnosis but epignosis.
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860
-
The genitive uiou tou Theou belongs equally to pistis and epignosis.
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860
-
Faith and knowledge, pistis and epignosis, express or comprehend all the elements of that state of mind of which the Son of God, God manifested in the flesh, who loved us and gave himself for us, who died on Calvary and is now enthroned in heaven, is the object.
A Commentary on the Epistle to the Ephesians 1797-1878 1860
-
There is a difference between gnosis and epignosis, the knowledge and the acknowledgement of God; the pagans knew God, but did not, would not, acknowledge him.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721
-
epignosis: Regarding the software issue, this may be a distraction.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Clive Crook (at The Atlantic) on “ClimateGate” 2009
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.