Translation of "Agape" into Latin? (Christian, charity, Greek)

[nico7]

Hi All,

Does anyone know the Latin word corresponding to the Greek "Agape" (larger Christian definition of "love")?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agape

Thanks for your help,

N

[DewDropInn]

Caritas.

The word charity stems from the Latin caritas.

[AnywhereElse]

I found the same translation: Latin?English dictionary : Translation of the word "agape"

Filium

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by nico7

Hi All,

Does anyone know the Latin word corresponding to the Greek "Agape" (larger Christian definition of "love")?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agape

Thanks for your help,

N

The Latin Vulgate uses diligitis or a form of it.

Both charite and dilectio for the Latin Vulgate - the other one I had was wrong.

[MysticPhD]

Regardless what the various transliterations are . . . it means a love and concern for the well-being of everyone involved. It is a pure love that has nothing to do with Eros or Lust . . . despite the impressions from the Hippie manifestations of it.

[nico7]

Thanks, everyone. I have learned something today!