New word!

Saturday August 12, 2006 @ 02:06 PM (UTC)

Most specific word EVER, which rawther limits its usefulness in my vocabulary, but new nonetheless!

kenosis: “the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human.”

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But when would you ever use it?

As stipulated, I’ve next to no idea. Since it was Annie Dillard who introduced me to the term, you may refer to the post about Annie Dillard and guess that I found the use of the term somewhat pretentious :P

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