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The term "Italic" does not directly appear in the Bible; however, it can be explored in the context of biblical history and geography, particularly concerning the Roman Empire and its influence on the early Christian church. The Italic Peninsula, known today as Italy, was the heart of the Roman Empire, which played a significant role in the New Testament narrative.
Historical ContextThe Italic Peninsula was home to the city of Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire. During the time of the New Testament, the Roman Empire was at its zenith, exerting control over much of the known world, including Judea, where Jesus lived and ministered. The influence of Rome is evident throughout the New Testament, as the political and social structures of the Roman Empire impacted the lives of the early Christians.
Biblical ReferencesWhile the term "Italic" itself is not used, the influence of Rome is pervasive in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen, wrote several epistles to churches within the Roman Empire, including the Epistle to the Romans. In
Romans 1:7 , Paul addresses the believers in Rome: "To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
The presence of Roman authority is also seen in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, played a crucial role in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, as recorded in the Gospels. In
John 19:10-11 , Pilate questions Jesus, saying, "Do You refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said. "Don’t You know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?" Jesus answered, "You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above."
Cultural and Religious InfluenceThe Roman Empire's infrastructure, including its roads and communication systems, facilitated the spread of Christianity. The Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability across the empire, allowed for safer travel and the dissemination of the Gospel. The Apostle Paul and other early missionaries traveled extensively throughout the Roman Empire, establishing churches and spreading the message of Christ.
The Roman legal system also provided a framework for the early church to appeal for justice. Paul's appeal to Caesar, as recorded in
Acts 25:11-12 , demonstrates the use of Roman citizenship and legal rights: "If I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!" After conferring with his council, Festus replied, "You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!"
ConclusionThe Italic Peninsula, as the center of the Roman Empire, played a significant role in the context of the New Testament. The political, cultural, and religious influences of Rome are evident throughout the biblical narrative, shaping the environment in which early Christianity developed and spread.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Relating to Italy or to its people.
2. (a.) Applied especially to a kind of type in which the letters do not stand upright, but slope toward the right; -- so called because dedicated to the States of Italy by the inventor, Aldus Manutius, about the year 1500.
3. (n.) An Italic letter, character, or type (see Italic, a., 2.); -- often in the plural; as, the Italics are the author's. Italic letters are used to distinguish words for emphasis, importance, antithesis, etc. Also, collectively, Italic letters.
Greek
2483. Italikos -- Italian... Word Origin from Italia Definition Italian NASB Word Usage Italian (1). Italian.
From Italia;
Italic, ie Belonging to Italia -- Italian. see GREEK Italia.
...Library
TheItalic Cohort Inscription (Lapis Carnuntensis)
... THEITALIC COHORT INSCRIPTION (LAPIS CARNUNTENSIS). PROCVLVS RABILI ?� ?�
COL PHILADEL ?� MIL ?� OPTIO ?� COH ?�IIITALIC C ?� R...
Concerning the Two Schools of Philosophers, that Is, theItalic...
... Book VIII. Chapter 2."Concerning the Two Schools of Philosophers, that
Is, theItalic and Ionic, and Their Founders. As far as...
Some Associated Questions
... [116]. The reference in Acts 10:1 to anItalic Cohort (of which Cornelius was a
centurion) has caused some difficulty and discussion in recent years....
Succession of Philosophers in Greece.
... Accordingly, after the fore-mentioned three men, there were three schools of philosophy,
named after the places where they lived: theItalic from Pythagoras...
Causes of Corruption Chiefly Intentional.
... This is accordingly the reading of the bestItalic copies, of the Vulgate, and of
D. So Hilary [387] and Jerome [388] , Severianus [389] , Asterius [390] , ps...
Transcriber's Note:
... signs, eg =ho logos=.Italic and *bold* words have been similarly enclosed
in underscores and asterisks respectively. A few minor...
Pagan Cemeteries.
... Nearly every type of tomb known in Etruria, Magna Graecia, and the prehistoricItalic
stations has a representative in the old cemeteries of the Viminal and...
Transcriber's Note:
... Greek words have been transliterated and enclosed in equals signs, eg =ho logos=.
Italic words have been similarly enclosed in underscores....
Transcriber's Note:
... Greek words have been transliterated and enclosed in equals signs, eg =ho logos=.
Italic words have been similarly enclosed in underscores....
Order of the New Testament Books.
... III.((a) Matthew, John, Luke, Mark; in the MSS. of the oldItalic marked a, b,
d, e, ff, and in the cod. argenteus of Ulfila's Gothic version....
Thesaurus
Italic (1 Occurrence)... 3. (n.) An
Italic letter, character, or type (see
Italic, a., 2.); -- often
in the plural; as, the Italics are the author's.
Italic...Italy (4 Occurrences)
Italians (1 Occurrence)
Itala
... (n.) An early Latin version of the Scriptures (the Old Testament was translated
from the Septuagint, and was also called theItalic version). Int....
Roman (26 Occurrences)
... religion. 3. (a.) Upright; erect; -- said of the letters or kind of type
ordinarily used, as distinguished fromItalic characters. 4...
A (102073 Occurrences)
... The capital A of the alphabets of Middle and Western Europe, as also the small letter
(a), besides the forms inItalic, black letter, etc., are all descended...
Latin (2 Occurrences)
... Still later, Professor Hort says from the middle of the 4th century, a third
type, calledItalic from its more restricted range, is found....
Version
... Still later, Professor Hort says from the middle of the 4th century, a third
type, calledItalic from its more restricted range, is found....
Nehelamite (4 Occurrences)
... Still later, Professor Hort says from the middle of the 4th century, a third
type, calledItalic from its more restricted range, is found....
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