Aristotle ↔ Bible Glossary (Extended Edition)
This document maps core Aristotelian philosophical terms to biblical concepts, focusing on the formation of the soul, faith, works, wisdom, and fulfillment. It is designed for theological, philosophical, and comparative study.
Core Framework
Dynamis → Hexis → Energeia / Entelecheia Potential → Disposition / Habit → Actualization / Fulfillment Biblical parallels: Faith → Works → Fruit; Seed → Cultivation → Harvest
Tables
| Term | Definition | Biblical Parallel |
|---|---|---|
Dynamis | Potentiality, capacity to become | Faith, the seed of the Word (Luke 8:11) |
Nous | Intellective faculty of understanding | Spiritual insight and wisdom (Prov 4:7) |
Physis | Inner nature, principle of growth | Created nature, Imago Dei (Gen 1:27) |
Kinesis | Change, movement toward actuality | Transformation in Christ (2 Cor 3:18) |
Arche | First principle or origin | God as Creator (Gen 1:1) |