Enchiridion

The word “encheiridion” (Ancient Greek: ἐγχειρίδιον) is an adjective meaning “in the hand” or “ready to hand”. The word sometimes meant a handy sword, or dagger, but coupled with the word “book” (biblion, Greek: βιβλίον) it means a handy book or hand-book. Where did the word enchiridion come from? TheRead More →