Is the name of Christ, "The Chrismed One" = "The Anointed One"? Chrism helped humans burn better?

Question

Does the word "Chrism" directly relate to the name of Christ?
"The Chrismed One" = "The Anointed One"

Some primitive tribes used to "Chrism" the victims of their human sacrifices before burning them at stake, so that they would burn better.

Shakespeare said: "As flies to wantom boys, so are we to the gods".

Answer 1

No Christs name did not come from Chrism.

in Greek is "Khrīstos" the "anointed one".

Chrism (a separate Greek word) has always been an oil mixture used to anoint (it is an anointing). It has never meant the Anointed one.

Also there is I have never seen any reference to anyone being Chrismed in primitive tribes since Chrism is a Christian Era word. And not used by primitive or non christian tribes.

Answer 2

Christ if I am not mistaken is the English version of the Greek word Christos meaning anointed or messiah.

This word Chrismed, or Chrism is unknown to me and probably many responders. What is it's origin and explain how you come about using it?

Also what's up with the Shakespear reference? It just don't make sense to mention it.

Al 4 now B

PS: Additional note: I looked up "chrism" it is not the word used for Christ actually chrism is more acurately a discriptive word of the oil used in the anointing of people or things in rituals. The anointed of God, The Christ is unique, and should not be denegrated to our mind set with words of such low discription.

As for "wantom" I discovered it shoud be "wanton" my appologies for not seeing the typo, and believe me I am always guilty of typos. But it still has no bearing on the question you ask, in my opinion of course and I would still appreciate a reply to clarify it's meaning.

thanks B

Answer 3

Actually it does not come from Christ. It comes from the Greek word chrisma. Chrism and Chrisma in primitive times were just substances that served the purpose of smearing or anointing, such as the various kinds of oils, unguents, and pigments.

Answer 4

Jesus was anointed by the Father and not by human authority so therefore no oils where used to empower Him to be the Christ( anointed one of God)

Answer 5

Yes. It helps to burn people who don't research or spellcheck.
and its "wanton".

Answer 6

When you sober up ask again.

Answer 7

No.

Answer 8

what??