adiaphoronn.adj.

Brit.

/ˌadɪˈafərɒn/, U.S.

/ˌædaɪˈæfərˌɑn/

Inflections: Plural adiaphora.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin adiaphoron.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin adiaphoron (usually in plural, adiaphora ) (1519 or earlier with reference to Stoic philosophy; 1545 or earlier with reference to religion) < ancient Greek ἀδιάϕορον (usually in plural, ἀδιάϕορα ), something neither good nor bad, use as noun of neuter of ἀδιάϕορος indifferent (see adiaphorous adj.). Compare German Adiaphoron (usually in plural, Adiaphora) (1549 or earlier in Lutheran context).

A. n.

Usually in plural. An issue or practice not considered to be central to a religion, esp. Christianity; a religious matter that allows latitude; a non-essential element of a faith. Also: something of a morally neutral nature; a thing which is neither inherently good nor bad.Frequently with reference to the practices considered as adiaphora by the moderate Lutherans in 16th cent. Germany; see adiaphorist n. 1.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [noun] > that which is unimportant > unessential > types of

adiaphoron1538

society > faith > aspects of faith > creed > [noun] > indifference to > indifferent thing

adiaphorona1652

1538 R. Taverner tr. Erasmus Sarcerius Common Places of Script. xv. f. xlix^v A thyng indifferent of it selfe, neyther good nor euell. [Note] Adiaphora.

1560 J. Daus tr. J. Sleidane Commentaries xxi. f. cccxxx^v Here was a decre made of thinges indifferent, suche as are called Adiaphora [L. adiaphora].

a1652 J. Smith Select Disc. (1660) iv. ix. 118 These we may safely reckon, I think, amongst our Adiaphora in Morality, as being in themselves neither good nor evil.

1681 L. Womock Verdict upon Dissenters Plea i. xi. 277 The Rites and Ceremonies used in the Lutheran Churches are Adiaphora, things indifferent, neither commanded nor forbidden, either by any Divine Law, or Prohibition.

1743 Hist., Geneal. & Classical Dict. II. sig. I4/1 He was not zealous enough against the Adiaphora.

1781 J. Newton Cardiphonia I. 139 A nice disquisition concerning the nature and limits of the Adiaphora.., or how near we may go to the utmost bounds of what is right, without being wrong.

1836 Biblical Repertory Apr. 286 They prove that both political despotism and domestic slavery, belong in morals to the adiaphora.

1865 E. B. Pusey Eirenicon 207 Images are to be reckoned among the adiaphora, which do not belong to the substance of religion.

1916 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 26 420 Force is a moral adiaphoron.

1940 Jrnl. Relig. 20 303 What is modern Protestantism to do about it all? Announce all doctrines, symbols, sacraments, as adiaphora?

2003 Church Times 24 Oct. 12/2 On the other hand, traditionalists are not likely to regard the current sexual issues as adiaphora.

B. adj. rare.

In predicative use. Of the nature of an adiaphoron or adiaphora.

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > aspects of faith > creed > [adjective] > indifferent

adiaphoron1570

adiaphoral1586

adiaphorist1605

adiaphorous1615

adiaphoristic1765

the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [adjective] > unessential > in the eyes of the church

adiaphoron1570

adiaphoral1586

adiaphorous1615

1570 J. Foxe Actes & Monumentes (rev. ed.) I. 82/1 The celebration of Easter daye remayned adiaphoron, as a thing indifferent in the Church.

1608 T. Bell Iesuits Antepast vii. 144 Sa. Hierome knewe right well, that it was a thinge meerely Adiaphoron, and therefore was therein resolued, to do as Damasus should giue aduise.

1962 Church Hist. 31 264 Insofar as the Mosaic law pertains to the latter, it is adiaphoron for Christians.

2000 K. Greene-McCreight Feminist Reconstruction of Christian Doctr. iv. 71 If he redeemed females.., is there not something in his gender and ours that is adiaphoron when it comes to being saved by..Christ?

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	adiaphoron
释义	adiaphoronn.adj. Brit. /ˌadɪˈafərɒn/, U.S. /ˌædaɪˈæfərˌɑn/ Inflections: Plural adiaphora. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin adiaphoron. Etymology: < post-classical Latin adiaphoron (usually in plural, adiaphora ) (1519 or earlier with reference to Stoic philosophy; 1545 or earlier with reference to religion) < ancient Greek ἀδιάϕορον (usually in plural, ἀδιάϕορα ), something neither good nor bad, use as noun of neuter of ἀδιάϕορος indifferent (see adiaphorous adj.). Compare German Adiaphoron (usually in plural, Adiaphora) (1549 or earlier in Lutheran context). A. n. Usually in plural. An issue or practice not considered to be central to a religion, esp. Christianity; a religious matter that allows latitude; a non-essential element of a faith. Also: something of a morally neutral nature; a thing which is neither inherently good nor bad.Frequently with reference to the practices considered as adiaphora by the moderate Lutherans in 16th cent. Germany; see adiaphorist n. 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [noun] > that which is unimportant > unessential > types of adiaphoron1538 society > faith > aspects of faith > creed > [noun] > indifference to > indifferent thing adiaphorona1652 1538 R. Taverner tr. Erasmus Sarcerius Common Places of Script. xv. f. xlix^v A thyng indifferent of it selfe, neyther good nor euell. [Note] Adiaphora. 1560 J. Daus tr. J. Sleidane Commentaries xxi. f. cccxxx^v Here was a decre made of thinges indifferent, suche as are called Adiaphora [L. adiaphora]. a1652 J. Smith Select Disc. (1660) iv. ix. 118 These we may safely reckon, I think, amongst our Adiaphora in Morality, as being in themselves neither good nor evil. 1681 L. Womock Verdict upon Dissenters Plea i. xi. 277 The Rites and Ceremonies used in the Lutheran Churches are Adiaphora, things indifferent, neither commanded nor forbidden, either by any Divine Law, or Prohibition. 1743 Hist., Geneal. & Classical Dict. II. sig. I4/1 He was not zealous enough against the Adiaphora. 1781 J. Newton Cardiphonia I. 139 A nice disquisition concerning the nature and limits of the Adiaphora.., or how near we may go to the utmost bounds of what is right, without being wrong. 1836 Biblical Repertory Apr. 286 They prove that both political despotism and domestic slavery, belong in morals to the adiaphora. 1865 E. B. Pusey Eirenicon 207 Images are to be reckoned among the adiaphora, which do not belong to the substance of religion. 1916 Internat. Jrnl. Ethics 26 420 Force is a moral adiaphoron. 1940 Jrnl. Relig. 20 303 What is modern Protestantism to do about it all? Announce all doctrines, symbols, sacraments, as adiaphora? 2003 Church Times 24 Oct. 12/2 On the other hand, traditionalists are not likely to regard the current sexual issues as adiaphora. B. adj. rare. In predicative use. Of the nature of an adiaphoron or adiaphora. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > creed > [adjective] > indifferent adiaphoron1570 adiaphoral1586 adiaphorist1605 adiaphorous1615 adiaphoristic1765 the mind > attention and judgement > importance > unimportance > [adjective] > unessential > in the eyes of the church adiaphoron1570 adiaphoral1586 adiaphorous1615 1570 J. Foxe Actes & Monumentes (rev. ed.) I. 82/1 The celebration of Easter daye remayned adiaphoron, as a thing indifferent in the Church. 1608 T. Bell Iesuits Antepast vii. 144 Sa. Hierome knewe right well, that it was a thinge meerely Adiaphoron, and therefore was therein resolued, to do as Damasus should giue aduise. 1962 Church Hist. 31 264 Insofar as the Mosaic law pertains to the latter, it is adiaphoron for Christians. 2000 K. Greene-McCreight Feminist Reconstruction of Christian Doctr. iv. 71 If he redeemed females.., is there not something in his gender and ours that is adiaphoron when it comes to being saved by..Christ? This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.adj.1538
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