There are lots of words used in theology that are somewhat obscure but very fun. I would like to share one:
“Prolegomenon” — Roughly, “first things”
It’s pronounced like it’s spelled. Which will take you a second to figure out. Pro-leh-gah-meh-non. (The plural is prolegomena.)
The prolegomona of a topic are the things you have to talk about first, before you get into anything else. For instance, “This systematic theology text will begin with the prolegomena of theology: How we come to know anything, where we should get our theology, and how we can go about learning theology from the Scripture.” Your initial training for a new job could be called the prolegomenon, too.
It’s a great word. I’m sure you’ll start using it in every-day conversation.
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Well…I’m not sure this is what was meant in the encouragements you’ve received to blog more!!! 🙂
Interesting, none-the-less!
I am PRO LEGO. MEN must ON their feet first get before they anywhere go.
Thomas… Your syntax is so strange… The order of phrases so artificial… It’s almost like you’re speaking NASB English or something. 😀