AGAPE

AGAPE

One of the four words that in biblical Greek express the word that in Spanish Bibles is translated as “love.” In the New Testament it is used to designate the love that believers should feel for each other; That same name is given to a fraternal dinner that the first Christians celebrated (1 Cor. 11:17-34).

Unfortunately, serious abuses arose in these festivals, which is why they began to disappear, at least as a celebration on the occasion of Holy Communion. (See) However, fraternal festivals continue to be celebrated in most Christian churches.

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