Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p To be distinguished from Monogenic (genetics), Monogenic system.Monogenēs (μονογενὴς) is a Greek word which may be used both as an adjective monogenēs pais only child, or only legitimate child, special child, and also on its own as a noun; o monogenēs "the only one", or "the only legitimate child".The term is notable outside normal Greek usage in two special areas: firstly the use of the term in the cosmology of Plato. Secondly on the use of the term in the Gospel of John. As concerns the use by Plato there is broad academic consensus, generally following the understanding of the philosopher Proclus (412–485 AD). In Christian Biblical criticism and theology, there have been three related disputes about the meaning and usage of the word: 1. Does the word mean "only begotten", as it is as traditionally rendered, or does it merely mean "only" or "only one"? 2. Does the word mean "only, single, or unique" son, or "special, privileged, favorite, or legitimate" son? 3. Related text-critical issues to John 1:18 (and John 3:16, etc.).. }
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- Monogenēs abstract "To be distinguished from Monogenic (genetics), Monogenic system.Monogenēs (μονογενὴς) is a Greek word which may be used both as an adjective monogenēs pais only child, or only legitimate child, special child, and also on its own as a noun; o monogenēs "the only one", or "the only legitimate child".The term is notable outside normal Greek usage in two special areas: firstly the use of the term in the cosmology of Plato. Secondly on the use of the term in the Gospel of John. As concerns the use by Plato there is broad academic consensus, generally following the understanding of the philosopher Proclus (412–485 AD). In Christian Biblical criticism and theology, there have been three related disputes about the meaning and usage of the word: 1. Does the word mean "only begotten", as it is as traditionally rendered, or does it merely mean "only" or "only one"? 2. Does the word mean "only, single, or unique" son, or "special, privileged, favorite, or legitimate" son? 3. Related text-critical issues to John 1:18 (and John 3:16, etc.).".