Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς Θεοῦ υἱὸς σωτήρ
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Jesus Christ is presented in the acrostic attributed to the Erythraean sibyl as the Son of God and the Saviour. In Christian tradition he is the central figure of salvation, embodying divine love and redemption. He is venerated across many cultures as a divine savior and teacher.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The acrostic citing his name appears in sources from the 4th century CE.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Erythraean sibyl
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“One of the most remarkable acrostics was contained in the verses cited by Lactantius and Eusebius in the 4th century, and attributed to the Erythraean sibyl, the initial letters of which form the words Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς Θεοῦ υἱὸς σωτήρ”
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