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1. Divine Economy

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   Etymology and Early Usage
   The term oikonomia is derived from the Ancient Greek words oikos (house/household) and nomos (law/management), literally meaning "household management." In classical contexts, it referred to the administration of an estate. Patristic writers adopted this term to describe God's management of the cosmos, distinguishing it sharply from the inherent, eternal nature of the Godhead.
   Early distinctions were established, particularly within the [Alexandrian School of Theology](/entries/alexandria…