10th-14th Century Religious Byzantine Ring
A wearable 10th-14th Century Bronze Byzantine Ring with Latin/Greek inscriptions with the words “KYRIE” which is the Latin transliteration of the Greek word “KYRIOS’ which roughly translates to “Lord” or “God” with the rest of the translation standing for “Beautiful” the entire inscription reads God or Lord is beautiful.
The inscription "KYRIE"/”KYRIOS” reflects the term used in the New Testament and ancient greek to signify supremacy and authority, often referring to God. The Greek word "kurios" has had multiple meanings in the past.
Sir: A polite title (e.g., Matthew 27:63).
Master/Owner: Title of respect (e.g., Matthew 10:24).
Husbands: Used to denote authority within a household (e.g., 1 Peter 3:6).
Idols: Paul refers to idols as "kurios" (e.g., 1 Corinthians 8:5).
The LORD (Yahweh or Jehovah): Equated to the divine name (e.g., Acts 15:40).
Jesus Christ is frequently referred to as "kurios" in the New Testament, highlighting both his humanity and divinity (e.g., Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 10:9). The inscription on the ring emphasizes the divine nature of "kurios," celebrating the beauty of the Lord. However due to the relative age and relative inscription, I believe this particular piece is referring to the Lord/God.
In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), the term kyrios is used approximately 7,000 times, most notably as a translation for the name YHWH (the Tetragrammaton). In the Koine Greek New Testament, kyrios appears around 740 times, typically in reference to Jesus. When early followers of Jesus proclaimed "Jesus is Lord," it was a bold declaration. In the context of early Christianity, this confession of Jesus Christ as their kyrios signified a deliberate rejection of the emperor's authority.
4o
Item #107
A wearable 10th-14th Century Bronze Byzantine Ring with Latin/Greek inscriptions with the words “KYRIE” which is the Latin transliteration of the Greek word “KYRIOS’ which roughly translates to “Lord” or “God” with the rest of the translation standing for “Beautiful” the entire inscription reads God or Lord is beautiful.
The inscription "KYRIE"/”KYRIOS” reflects the term used in the New Testament and ancient greek to signify supremacy and authority, often referring to God. The Greek word "kurios" has had multiple meanings in the past.
Sir: A polite title (e.g., Matthew 27:63).
Master/Owner: Title of respect (e.g., Matthew 10:24).
Husbands: Used to denote authority within a household (e.g., 1 Peter 3:6).
Idols: Paul refers to idols as "kurios" (e.g., 1 Corinthians 8:5).
The LORD (Yahweh or Jehovah): Equated to the divine name (e.g., Acts 15:40).
Jesus Christ is frequently referred to as "kurios" in the New Testament, highlighting both his humanity and divinity (e.g., Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 10:9). The inscription on the ring emphasizes the divine nature of "kurios," celebrating the beauty of the Lord. However due to the relative age and relative inscription, I believe this particular piece is referring to the Lord/God.
In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), the term kyrios is used approximately 7,000 times, most notably as a translation for the name YHWH (the Tetragrammaton). In the Koine Greek New Testament, kyrios appears around 740 times, typically in reference to Jesus. When early followers of Jesus proclaimed "Jesus is Lord," it was a bold declaration. In the context of early Christianity, this confession of Jesus Christ as their kyrios signified a deliberate rejection of the emperor's authority.
4o
Item #107
A wearable 10th-14th Century Bronze Byzantine Ring with Latin/Greek inscriptions with the words “KYRIE” which is the Latin transliteration of the Greek word “KYRIOS’ which roughly translates to “Lord” or “God” with the rest of the translation standing for “Beautiful” the entire inscription reads God or Lord is beautiful.
The inscription "KYRIE"/”KYRIOS” reflects the term used in the New Testament and ancient greek to signify supremacy and authority, often referring to God. The Greek word "kurios" has had multiple meanings in the past.
Sir: A polite title (e.g., Matthew 27:63).
Master/Owner: Title of respect (e.g., Matthew 10:24).
Husbands: Used to denote authority within a household (e.g., 1 Peter 3:6).
Idols: Paul refers to idols as "kurios" (e.g., 1 Corinthians 8:5).
The LORD (Yahweh or Jehovah): Equated to the divine name (e.g., Acts 15:40).
Jesus Christ is frequently referred to as "kurios" in the New Testament, highlighting both his humanity and divinity (e.g., Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 10:9). The inscription on the ring emphasizes the divine nature of "kurios," celebrating the beauty of the Lord. However due to the relative age and relative inscription, I believe this particular piece is referring to the Lord/God.
In the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), the term kyrios is used approximately 7,000 times, most notably as a translation for the name YHWH (the Tetragrammaton). In the Koine Greek New Testament, kyrios appears around 740 times, typically in reference to Jesus. When early followers of Jesus proclaimed "Jesus is Lord," it was a bold declaration. In the context of early Christianity, this confession of Jesus Christ as their kyrios signified a deliberate rejection of the emperor's authority.
4o
Item #107
Size: USA 8, UK Q 1/4, FN 57, GE 18, Japan: 16, Swiss 17
Weight: 4.06
Provence: Dr. Lipkin of Collector Antiquities (Member of the ADA)