One of the Greek words for ‘love’ used in Scripture to distinguish its character from ‘eros’ which has more sensual associations. The word was used extensively in early Christian writings to express the love of God or Christ or the love of Christians for one another and was translated in Latin to ‘caritas’ and ‘charity’ in English. The term is also applied to the common religious meal which was in use in the early Church in close relation to the Eucharist.
A Greek word for love that is found frequently in the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) in noun form as " agape" and in verb form as " agapao." It is different from erotic love. It is supposed to be the characteristic attitude of Christians toward one another, (John 13:34), and toward all humanity, 1 Thessalonians. 3:12; 1 Corinthians 16:14; 2 Peter 1:7. Agnostic: a person who believes that, at our present level of knowledge, we cannot know whether or not a God exists. Some Agnostics believe that we can never know whether a deity exists.
Unconditional love. A love that stems from the ability of the initiate to see the divine spark in all life.
The concept of mutual love. This concept of love is used for a variety of ideas, one being spiritual love, in direct contrast to Eros. From a Christian perspective, it is the love that caused God to send Christ to Earth to save us. Therefore, Agape is merciful love.
(Greek) love (especially love that is spiritual and selfless in nature)
a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
Lovefeast (Greek), the fellowship meal of the early Christian church, often held in conjunction with the sacramental ritual of the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion, Eucharist).
Synonymous to banquet, the Ritual meal or simple brotherly meal.
Greek word meaning love but distinct from erotic love or familial love. Important for Christians as it is that kind of unconditional love which they must show their neighbours. It is also important for Joseph Fletcher's Situation ethics which claims that moral decision making must centre around determining the most agape-loving thing to do in a situation.
A Greek word meaning altruistic love.
Overflowing unconditional love for all, including adversaries, needed for nonviolent conflict-resolution. Dr. King called it “love in action…love seeking to preserve and create community…love which is purely spontaneous, unmotivated, groundless and creative.
Selfless Christian love. Agape reflects the love of God, and it is the kind of love that Christians are called to share with one another.
Greek for the unconditional love which God extends to His people. Agape also designates a communal meal connected to the Eucharist which was a practice of the early Church (1 Cor. 11:20 34).
the purely spiritual love of one person for another. This love corresponds to the love of God or Christ for mankind. (Contrast with eros, philia, and platonic love.)
A state of unconditional love for everything. This is considered the ultimate goal of all sentient evolution. (Usually pronounced ah-guh-pay.)
This is the New Testament Greek word for love - unconditional love, Divine love. It also became the name for the common meal which early Christians shared - The Love Feast.
Agapē ( or ) (Gk. αγάπη ), is one of several Greek words meaning love. The word has been used in different ways by a variety of contemporary and ancient sources, including Biblical authors. Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, thoughtful love.
