Erotapokriseis

Erotapokriseis (Greek: ἐρωταποκρίσεις, lit. 'questions and answers'), singular erotapokrisis (ἐρωταπόκρισις), is a genre of Byzantine literature. Erotapokriseis are a series of questions and answers in the form of a dialogue. Topics touched upon include Christian dogma, biblical exegesis, canon law and riddles. The interlocutors are typically anonymous or at least not fully characterized. One is a teacher and the other a pupil. The answers are generally presented as gnomai, dogmatic truths.

Erotapokriseis

Erotapokriseis (Greek: ἐρωταποκρίσεις, lit. 'questions and answers'), singular erotapokrisis (ἐρωταπόκρισις), is a genre of Byzantine literature. Erotapokriseis are a series of questions and answers in the form of a dialogue. Topics touched upon include Christian dogma, biblical exegesis, canon law and riddles. The interlocutors are typically anonymous or at least not fully characterized. One is a teacher and the other a pupil. The answers are generally presented as gnomai, dogmatic truths.