Diakone in Rom: Das Zeugnis des Hirten des Hermas
This article challenges the common opinion that the Shepherd of Hermas gives evidence for the office of deacon in the early Christian communities in Rome (Vis. 3.5.1; Sim. 9.15.4; 9.26.2). It suggests that the mention of the διάκονοι within the context of Hermas’ call to µετάνοια as “admirable” resp...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | German |
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Brill
2018
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| In: |
Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2018, Volume: 72, Issue: 1, Pages: 93-101 |
| IxTheo Classification: | KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity KBJ Italy RB Church office; congregation |
| Further subjects: | B
Shepherd of Hermas
deacons
offices
Rome
early Christian communities
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| Summary: | This article challenges the common opinion that the Shepherd of Hermas gives evidence for the office of deacon in the early Christian communities in Rome (Vis. 3.5.1; Sim. 9.15.4; 9.26.2). It suggests that the mention of the διάκονοι within the context of Hermas’ call to µετάνοια as “admirable” respectively “despicable” believers makes it difficult to decide whether these examples are existing or imaginary figures. Moreover, it notes that the διάκονοι, unlike the presiding presbyters (Vis. 2.2.6-7; 2.4.2-3; 3.9.7), are not associated with the ἐκκλησία in Rome and not directly addressed. The article is meant to be a prelude to new enquiries into the development of offices in the early church. |
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| ISSN: | 1570-0720 |
| Contains: | In: Vigiliae Christianae
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700720-12341324 |