Epilegomenon

/ˌɛpɪlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/ noun

Definition

A literary work or section added to a main work, especially as an appendix or supplementary material explaining or completing the main text.

Etymology

From Greek 'epi-' (upon, in addition) + 'legomenon' (something said or spoken, from 'legein' meaning 'to say'). A classical term used in academic and theological contexts.

Kelly Says

The most famous epilegomenon might be the ending of Mark's Gospel in the New Testament—scholars debated for centuries whether the last 12 verses were originally part of it, showing how these additions can fundamentally change how we understand texts.

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